Pharma Validation & Testing Engineer

GEA Group; Janesville, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Project Engineer with strong pharmaceutical validation experience to lead multi-project delivery, from design support to FAT/SAT execution. You will coordinate mechanical and electrical checklists, review protocol packages, and ensure on-time qualification across sites.

The role demands hands-on testing, documentation, and travel as needed to support installation and on-site qualification activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in Validation & Testing within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Broad knowledge of Pharma Formulation processes/product lines – Compression machines.
• Experience with qualification documentation packages, FAT/SAT processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & review mechanical and electrical checklists for machines.
• Prepare & review assembly protocols.
• Review qualification documentation package.
• Prepare FAT and SAT documents.
• Mechanical verification before FAT; execute FAT protocol.
• Perform machine validation & testing per protocol; placebo trials.

Skills

Validation & Testing

Pharma processes

Project engineering

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

GEA Group is seeking a Project Engineer with strong pharmaceutical validation experience to lead multi-project delivery, from design support to FAT/SAT execution. You will coordinate mechanical and electrical checklists, review protocol packages, and ensure on-time qualification across sites.

The role demands hands-on testing, documentation, and travel as needed to support installation and on-site qualification activities.