Onsite Validation Engineer - GMP/Pharma Equipment

PE Global (UK); Sligo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Validation Engineer to drive qualification activities for equipment, utilities, and software. The role requires onsite work in Ireland, with responsibilities across validation plans, protocols, and reports to cGMP standards.

The candidate will collaborate with QA, manage vendors, and support continuous improvement in manufacturing quality, safety, and training systems. A background in aseptic validation and HVAC validation is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with 3–5 years’ experience in validation.
• Autoclave validation execution experience.
• Aseptic processing validation including media fills and VHP validation execution.
• HVAC validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ABB Validation Program and QA activities.
• Coordinate and lead validation of ABB equipment, utilities, processes and software per cGMP.
• Create and maintain Project Validation Plans and schedules.
• Generate validation protocols and final reports to cGMP standards.
• QA support for validation investigations and corrective actions.
• Vendor supervision for validation activities.
• Execute Autoclave, Lyo, CIP and SIP, VHP and Temperature Mapping to meet validation needs.
• Document activities in line with cGMP requirements.
• Cross-train team members and train new members.
• Support continuous improvement in manufacturing, quality, safety and training systems.
• Coordinate team activities to maximize effectiveness and communicate with management.

Skills

Autoclaves

Lyophilisation

Parts washers

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

ABB is seeking a Validation Engineer to drive qualification activities for equipment, utilities, and software. The role requires onsite work in Ireland, with responsibilities across validation plans, protocols, and reports to cGMP standards.

The candidate will collaborate with QA, manage vendors, and support continuous improvement in manufacturing quality, safety, and training systems. A background in aseptic validation and HVAC validation is essential.