Automation & Digital Systems Validation Engineer

Abbott Laboratories

Zwolle

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Abbott Nutrition Zwolle is seeking a Validation Engineer for Automation & Digital Systems to oversee qualification and validation across equipment, processes and systems within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Automation and Quality teams to ensure compliant implementation of new and modified systems.

The role focuses on IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, and lifecycle management; fluency in Dutch and English is required, with a strong quality

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and participation in qualification/validation activities.
Experience with manufacturing processes, equipment and automated production environments.
Knowledge of GMP and quality systems.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.
Fluent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and executing qualification and validation activities for manufacturing equipment, facilities and automated systems.
Developing and reviewing validation protocols and reports, including IQ, OQ, PQ and Process Validation documentation.
Supporting change control activities and assessing validation impact throughout the lifecycle of validated systems.
Participating in risk assessments and FMEA activities.
Collaborating with Engineering, Automation, Operations and Quality teams to ensure compliant implementation of new and modified systems.
Supporting automated manufacturing, digitalization and continuous improvement projects.
Maintaining validation compliance of existing systems through periodic review and lifecycle management activities.
Monitoring project progress and validation deliverables within multidisciplinary project teams.
Supporting audits and inspections by providing validation subject matter expertise.