Senior Validation Engineer

Sophic Automation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd in Bukit Mertajam is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to plan, execute, and document validation activities for automation systems and manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP and internal quality standards.

You will develop validation protocols and reports, perform functional verification and debugging, and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues while guiding junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong validation expertise with GMP experience and knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Experience in RTL design and functional verification for automation or embedded systems.
• Ability to debug complex automation, control, or manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document validation activities for automation systems and equipment.
• Develop validation protocols and reports; verify functionality and debug as needed.
• Collaborate with design, production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Review and improve validation methodologies; mentor junior engineers.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability, safety and efficiency.

Skills

Validation

GMP experience

RTL Design

Functional Verification

Debugging

Industrial automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Scripting

Test automation frameworks

Data analysis tools

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Responsibility

Company Description

Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd is an industrial automation solutions provider specializing in system integration, control solutions, and smart manufacturing technologies. The company helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency, increase yield and quality, digitize processes, and automate workflows for safer, more energy-efficient operations and faster time to market. Guided by the "SMARTer" principle, Sophic Automation focuses on delivering innovative and practical solutions tailored to evolving client needs. Through strong partnerships and a commitment to quality, the company supports industries in their digital transformation journey and drives sustainable, long-term value.

Role Description

The Senior Validation Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Bukit Mertajam. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting validation activities for automation systems, manufacturing processes, and equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include developing validation protocols and reports, performing functional verification and debugging of systems, and collaborating with design, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues. The Senior Validation Engineer also reviews and improves validation methodologies, provides guidance to junior engineers, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency of automated solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong validation expertise, including Validation and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience.
• Technical skills in RTL Design and Functional Verification for automated or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Debugging complex automation, control, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience with industrial automation, control systems, or smart manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and quality standards relevant to manufacturing and automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers is an advantage.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, scripting, or test automation frameworks is beneficial.