Validation Engineer - Pharmaceutical Equipment

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a detail-oriented Validation Engineer to ensure the compliance and performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems at our Randburg facility. You will develop, execute, and document validation protocols for equipment, utilities, and processes, contributing to regulatory integrity and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of pharmaceutical validation principles, cGMP, and experience with IQ/OQ/PQ and computerized systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of validation engineering experience in pharma/biotech/medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Experience validating equipment, utilities, and computerized systems (SCADA, DCS, LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and finalize validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and computerized systems.
• Ensure all validation activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot deviations and document findings and resolutions.
• Maintain validation documentation including master validation plans, protocols, reports, and change controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and IT departments to support validation efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on validation-related issues to project teams and operational staff.

Skills

Validation engineering

cGMP

Documentation

Problem-solving

Independent work

IQ/OQ/PQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

LIMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Validation Engineer to ensure the compliance and performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems at their facility in Randburg . This role is critical for maintaining regulatory adherence and ensuring the reliability of processes that produce high-quality pharmaceutical products. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and documenting validation protocols for equipment, utilities, and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and validation principles to contribute to a leading company in the Gauteng area, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and finalize validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and computerized systems.
• Ensure all validation activities comply with cGMP , FDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deviations identified during validation activities, documenting all findings and resolutions.
• Maintain validation documentation in a state of compliance, including master validation plans, protocols, reports, and change controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and IT departments to support validation efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on validation-related issues to project teams and operational staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in validation engineering within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and validation principles (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Experience with validation of manufacturing equipment, clean utilities, and computerized systems (e.g., SCADA, DCS, LIMS).
• Excellent documentation, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple validation projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in validation and pharmaceutical compliance.
• A stable work environment with a focus on engineering excellence and regulatory standards.
• Generous annual leave and access to employee wellness programs.