Validation Engineer

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) 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.

This posting is for future opportunities which could be onsite or hybrid. While this is not tied to an immediate opening, we actively review submissions and connect with candidates as project needs arise.

• Validation EngineerDescription:

The role demands deep technical expertise across the full validation lifecycle — including URS development, FAT/SAT execution, and Computer System Validation (CSV) — as well as hands-on experience with systems and controls integration. The candidate will drive end-to-end project implementation: from equipment design and installation through startup, commissioning, and qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS).

• Lead full validation lifecycle activities: FAT, SAT, CSV, equipment integration, and startup.

• Drive process design for new equipment and ensure product design requirements are met.

• Execute commissioning and qualification activities for new and existing equipment.

• Provide technical oversight to ensure equipment meets safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

• Manage suppliers and external vendors on capital projects, controlling scope, cost, and lead time.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Legal on vendor contracts.

• Create and maintain engineering documentation (URS, assembly instructions, bill of process, etc.).

• Optimize equipment design for manufacturability, cost reduction, maintainability, and efficiency.

• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA to ensure reliability and performance.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and quality policies, procedures, and GMP standards.

• Apply statistical analysis and SPC systems to support data-driven decision-making.

• Manage multiple priorities and maintain equipment qualification schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.

• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.

• Demonstrated experience across the full validation lifecycle (URS, FAT, SAT, CSV).

• Proven track record supporting full project implementation: design, installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification.