Validation Engineer

ACTalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Validation Engineer for our Dallas, TX facility to manage qualification activities for manufacturing equipment, processes, and associated systems. You will lead IQ/OQ/PQ efforts, implement SPC monitoring, and ensure continued regulatory compliance within a cGMP environment.

This permanent, onsite role requires a BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) and 3+ years of validation experience. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or related field.
• 3+ years of validation experience in pharma or medical device.
• FDA, cGMP, ISO 13485, ICH knowledge.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and cleaning validation.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate manufacturing equipment, processes, and cleaning.
• Develop and execute master validation plan and protocols.
• Manage change controls via CMR process.
• Apply SPC for process monitoring in production.
• Prepare validation docs and reports; root-cause analysis.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Tools

Validation software

Statistical analysis tools

Data integrity tools

Job description

The Validation Engineer will be responsible for managing, inspecting, testing, and modifying the instrumentation, equipment, mechanics, and procedures used to manufacture products in accordance with all company Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturing instructions, and to ensure all systems and processes are running correctly and efficiently to produce high quality products. The candidate will also be responsible for generating and executing the site validation master plan. This position has no direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs validation studies on manufacturing equipment, including equipment set up and qualification, manufacturing process validation, as well as cleaning validation, and ensuring systems remain in a qualified, operational state of compliance associated with cGMP manufacturing work environment.
• Generates, reviews, and executes the master validation plan, validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) on equipment, utilities, and computerized systems ensuring compliance with cGMP.
• Prepares all implementation of change request using the Change Management Request (CMR) process initiated internally or from customers by collecting all relevant documentation, initiating a change request, route for approvals, implement the plan and close the request accordingly.
• Apply concepts of Continuous Monitoring through Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure the processes that have been transferred into production are monitored and controlled appropriately to maintain the equipment in a validated state.
• Prepares protocols, reports, and other necessary documentation for validation to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications; identifies root causes of production or equipment problems
• Evaluating current equipment and procedures used in production to certify operations are within regulations
• Investigates and conducts troubleshooting and root cause analysis of validation related incidents and deviations
• Resolve CAPA's, non-conformances, protocol incidents, and change controls related to validation protocols
• Generate data and reports for the validation periodic monitoring and re-qualification programs
• Establish validation standards, develop testing protocols, prepare equipment, document test results and analyze results to ultimately determine if a new process or new equipment meets policies and standards.
• Communicate with outside vendors to identify new equipment or perform equipment troubleshooting if problems arise.
• Maintains validation documentation through the validation lifecycle including protocols, , deviations and corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and statistical data analysis to support validation activities.
• Represents the engineering process during customer, certification and regulatory audits (internal and external)
• Assist in investigating deviations related to facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Participates in multi-functional department teams for facilities, utilities, and equipment to meet established project timelines; says current with regulatory trends and validation best practices to enhance validation strategies.
• Write new and revise current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred), life sciences or related field.
• 3+ years of validation work experience in a pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry.
• Certified Quality Engineer/Validation professional a plus
• Experience with validation of cleaning, software, automated systems, packaging and laboratory equipment desired.
• Experience authoring and executing Validation protocols such as Installation and equipment operation.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO 13485, ICH guidelines and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in validation software, statistical analysis tools, and data integrity principles is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical issues and propose solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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