Validation Engineer and Technical Author

System Recruitment Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in manufacturing equipment for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Validation Engineer and Technical Author in Basildon. Responsibilities include supporting project managers, preparing documentation, and conducting tests. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a salary around £35,000 - £36,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or systems engineering.
• Good communication skills and some testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Engineering Technicians in testing machines using predefined protocols.
• Report test outcomes and provide feedback for process improvement.
• Review and update Equipment Design Specifications and Qualification Documentation.
• Collaborate with departments during equipment build.
• Prepare Operator and Technical Manuals compliant with machinery standards and safety requirements.
• Prepare Qualification Documentation and support validation activities.
• Conduct Site Acceptance Tests at customer sites.

Skills

Technical Author

Validation Engineer

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Validation Engineer and Technical Author, Basildon

Client:

System Recruitment Limited

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

922256f00dbd

Job Views:

30

Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Engineering Jobs Basildon, England £35000 - £36000 per annum Permanent Apply Now

Position: Validation Engineer and Technical Author

A leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality manufacturing equipment for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry has an immediate requirement for a Technical Author/Validation Engineer to join their team at their offices in Laindon, Essex.

Location:

Laindon, Essex SS15 6AB

Salary:

Circa £35,000 with excellent benefits

Key Skills:

• Technical Author
• Validation Engineer
• Mechanical, Electrical
• HNC or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers and Engineering Technicians in testing machines using predefined protocols
• Report test outcomes and provide feedback for process improvement
• Review and update Equipment Design Specifications and Qualification Documentation
• Collaborate with departments during equipment build
• Prepare Operator and Technical Manuals compliant with machinery standards and safety requirements for UKCA/CE marking, functional safety, ATEX certification
• As experience grows, prepare Qualification Documentation (DQ, IQ, OQ), Equipment Design Specifications, and support customer and supplier validation activities
• Conduct Site Acceptance Tests at customer sites

Qualifications:

Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or systems engineering (e.g., HNC trained apprentice or engineering graduate), with good communication skills and some testing experience. Occasional global travel may be required.

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