Hands-On Validation Engineer (12-Month Contract)

The Fountain Group; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Validation Engineer in Avon, IN to support quality systems, change management, equipment and process qualifications, and operational troubleshooting. The role requires a hands-on engineer with strong writing, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to uphold quality standards and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities include leading installation qualifications, developing installation protocols, managing documentation, and providing hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical preferred).
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with Equipment Validation, documentation ownership, change orders, and technical writing.
• Experience leading installation qualifications and developing installation protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage QMS documentation, author change orders, and update work instructions in Windchill.
• Lead installation qualifications and develop installation protocols.
• Own equipment and process documentation including equipment qualifications and validation.
• Update work instructions to reflect current processes.
• Support material setup, packaging, and master data maintenance.
• Provide hands-on operational support for robotics, printers, and production equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Prepare reports and metrics for monthly business reviews.
• Coordinate with vendors and support internal/external projects.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical and process-related issues using engineering principles.

Skills

Equipment Validation

Change Management

Technical Writing

Installation Qualifications

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Validation Engineer in Avon, IN to support quality systems, change management, equipment and process qualifications, and operational troubleshooting. The role requires a hands-on engineer with strong writing, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to uphold quality standards and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities include leading installation qualifications, developing installation protocols, managing documentation, and providing hands-on