Validation Engineer

We are supporting a leading automation business delivering custom-engineered solutions for medical and process manufacturing clients, and they are looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to join their team in Liberty, SC. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who understands validation from both a documentation and hands-on commissioning perspective. You will play a key role in ensuring high-value automation systems are designed, tested, qualified, and delivered to the highest compliance standards. You will be working across the full validation lifecycle, supporting projects from design through to commissioning, qualification, and final handover. What you will be doingYou will be responsible for executing validation and qualification activities within a GAMP 5-based environment, supporting complex automation projects for highly regulated manufacturing environments.Your work will include developing and executing IQ/OQ documentation, supporting commissioning activities, running approved test scripts, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring all validation packages meet customer and regulatory expectations.You will also work closely with engineering, controls, and project teams to ensure validation is embedded throughout the project lifecycle rather than treated as a final-stage exercise. Key responsibilities includeSupporting validation during equipment design, software design, build, debug, and qualificationWriting and managing validation scope plans, qualification plans, protocols, and summary reportsExecuting commissioning and qualification activities both on-site and at customer facilitiesReviewing electrical drawings and supporting machine debug activitiesEnsuring compliance with customer SOPs and validation standardsManaging document approvals with internal teams and customersDriving strong quality processes, change control, and validation best practice across projectsSupporting multiple pieces of equipment within larger customer programmes What we are looking forWe are looking for someone with at least 3 years of validation experience who can operate confidently in fast-paced engineering environments with minimal supervision.You should be comfortable working across both documentation-heavy validation work and practical commissioning support on the shop floor.A strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments is essential. Required backgroundBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline3+ years of validation experienceExperience within process and validation environmentsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExcellent organisation and documentation skillsStrong Microsoft Office skillsAbility to work independently and within cross-functional teamsPreferred experienceMedical DevicesLife SciencesPharmaceutical ManufacturingFood ManufacturingCustom-engineered automation systemsPackaging systemsVision systemsIQ / OQ / DQ documentationRockwell Automation PLC systemsHands-on machine debugging and commissioning Why this role stands outThis is not a purely paperwork-based validation role.This position gives you real involvement in custom automation builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project delivery across complex medical manufacturing environments.If you enjoy being close to the engineering, influencing project quality from day one, and working on technically challenging systems, this is a strong opportunity. To apply or learn more, please get in touch directly.