Validation Engineer

Pinnaql; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to lead CQV activities in life sciences facilities, ensuring compliant commissioning, qualification, and validation of systems and processes.

The role requires hands-on CQV execution, documentation development, and the ability to work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Automation, and Project Management teams to deliver validated facilities and equipment in line with GMP, FDA, and EU regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of validation, qualification, commissioning, or CQV experience in a regulated life sciences environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or GMP-regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation principles.
• Experience developing or executing validation and qualification protocols.
• Experience with risk-based validation methodologies.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute CQV activities for life sciences facilities and systems.
• Develop, review, and execute validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, design specs, risk assessments).
• Qualify equipment, facilities, utilities, and manufacturing systems.
• Perform protocol execution, data collection, and review qualification results.
• Ensure validation activities comply with GMP, FDA, EU GMP, and industry standards.
• Support deviations, CAPA, and change control.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Manufacturing, Automation, Facilities, and project stakeholders.
• Track deliverables, schedules, and milestones.
• Assist in transitioning commissioning to formal qualification.
• Provide audit-ready documentation for inspections.

Job description

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Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Validation Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer with Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) experience to support projects within the life sciences industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and documenting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for facilities, utilities, equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

This role requires strong technical documentation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Automation, and Project Management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) activities for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated life sciences facilities.
• Develop, review, and execute validation documentation, including:
  • Validation Plans
  • User Requirements Specifications (URS)
  • Risk Assessments
  • Design/Functional Specifications
  • Commissioning documentation
  • IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports
  • Traceability Matrices
  • Summary Reports
• Support qualification of equipment, facilities, utilities, and manufacturing systems.
• Perform protocol execution, field verification, data collection, and review of qualification results.
• Ensure validation activities are performed in compliance with GMP, FDA, EU GMP, and applicable industry standards.
• Participate in FMEA/risk assessments and apply a risk-based approach to validation activities.
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPA, and change control activities associated with validation projects.
• Review engineering and technical documentation to ensure validation requirements are adequately addressed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Automation, Facilities, and other project stakeholders.
• Track validation deliverables, schedules, open items, and project milestones.
• Support commissioning activities and transition from commissioning into formal qualification.
• Ensure validation documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Participate in client meetings, project status meetings, and technical reviews.
• Provide technical support during regulatory or client inspections, as required.

CQV Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience with some combination of:

• Commissioning and qualification of process equipment
• Facility and utility qualification
• Cleanrooms and controlled environments
• HVAC systems
• Purified Water / WFI systems
• Compressed gases and process gases
• Autoclaves, sterilizers, and/or depyrogenation equipment
• Manufacturing and laboratory equipment
• Temperature-controlled systems
• Process systems and supporting utilities
• Equipment and system turnover documentation
• IQ/OQ/PQ execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of validation, qualification, commissioning, or CQV experience within a regulated life sciences environment.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP-regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation principles.
• Experience developing and/or executing validation and qualification protocols.
• Experience with risk-based validation methodologies.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project environment.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.