Equipment Validation Engineer

Automated Systems, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Systems, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an Equipment Validation Engineer to support oral solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

You will develop, execute, and evaluate qualification and validation activities ensuring facilities, equipment, packaging lines, and processes operate consistently and in compliance with cGMP requirements. The role includes authoring and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and summary reports, supporting validation project planning, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or a related technical discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in life sciences engineering, manufacturing, or validation.
• At least one year of direct equipment qualification or validation experience.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated, cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience with oral solid dose manufacturing or packaging equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and analyze equipment and process validation projects supporting cGMP compliance.
• Author and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols and associated summary reports for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Author or support change controls, SOPs, work Instructions, and validation lifecycle documentation.
• Provide technical support for deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and equipment or process changes.
• Design and execute process and cleaning validation studies in accordance with site procedures and industry standards.
• Support equipment startup, product changeovers, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external technical personnel to establish priorities, schedules, responsibilities, and practical validation approaches.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Automated Systems, Inc. | Contract, 6 months

Equipment Validation Engineer

Tampa, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• State/Province Florida
• City Tampa
• Country United States

Job Description

Equipment Validation Engineer

Location: Tampa, FL - onsite

Contract: 6 months

Job Summary

ASI is seeking an EquipmentValidation Engineer to support oral solid dose pharmaceuticalmanufacturing operations in Tampa, Florida. The engineer will develop, execute,and evaluate qualification and validation activities demonstrating that facilities,manufacturing equipment, packaging equipment, and associated processes operateconsistently and in compliance with cGMP requirements. The role includesauthoring and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and summary reports, supportingvalidation project planning, and coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing,Quality, Maintenance, and external vendors to integrate validation activitiesinto project and production schedules.

Relevant Equipment Experience

Experience with oral solid doseprocess and packaging equipment is desirable, including:

• Pharmaceutical mills, including cone and hammer mills
• Bottle fillers
• Labelers and barcode systems

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and analyze equipment and processvalidation projects supporting cGMP compliance.
• Author and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols andassociated summary reports for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Author or support change controls, SOPs, workinstructions, and validation lifecycle documentation.
• Provide technical support for deviations, CAPAs,investigations, and equipment or process changes.
• Design and execute process and cleaning validationstudies in accordance with site procedures and industry standards.
• Support equipment startup, product changeovers,troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external technicalpersonnel to establish priorities, schedules, responsibilities, and practicalvalidation approaches.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science,or a related technical discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in life sciencesengineering, manufacturing, or validation.
• At least one year of direct equipment qualification orvalidation experience.
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated, cGMP-compliantmanufacturing environment.
• Experience with oral solid dose manufacturing orpackaging equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical writing, collaboration,communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Outlook.