Senior Validation Engineer

Job Description

A validation engineer is a qualified engineer who manages, inspects, calibrates, tests and modifies the instrumentation, equipment, mechanics and procedures used to manufacture various products. They ensure all systems are running correctly and efficiently to produce high-quality products. They also investigate the causes of equipment failures and anomalies, and decide if the equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.The job is hugely varied and validation engineers can be found in labs and research facilities as well as in a wide range of manufacturing industries, including aerospace, automotive, computer software and pharmaceuticals. A validation engineers role will depend on the industry they work in and their specialism, but typical tasks include:
• monitoring and testing equipment
• analysing and documenting test results
• preparing compliance reports
• directing validation activities
• resolving testing problems
• making adjustments or improvements to equipment and processes
• creating databases to track validation activities
• interpreting customer requirements
• developing validation schedules
• conducting training and overseeing the work of validation technicians
• maintaining instrumentation and equipment
• keeping up to date on industry standards and regulations

Keyskills :
analytical thinking.strong maths it skills