Validation Engineer Validation Engineer
Validation EngineerLocation: Liberty / Greenville, SCWe are seeking a Validation Engineer to support increased medical manufacturing project work at a custom automation facility in Liberty, SC. This role will focus on executing validation and qualification activities for custom-engineered automation systems supporting medical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, process, and related manufacturing customers.This person will work closely with engineering, controls, project teams, and customer validation groups to execute test scripts, support commissioning and qualification, review validation documentation, and ensure equipment and software validation activities meet project and customer requirements.ResponsibilitiesExecute validation and qualification activities within a GAMP 5-based validation modelSupport commissioning and qualification of custom-engineered automation equipmentExecute approved test scripts and assist with IQ/OQ documentationReview electrical design drawings and support validation documentation accuracyAssist with debugging and troubleshooting custom machines during commissioningDevelop or support validation documentation including requirement specifications, qualification protocols, validation plans, and summary reportsReview qualification/requalification packages for completeness, accuracy, rationale, and complianceInterface with internal teams and customer validation/engineering teams to secure documentation approvalsCommunicate validation progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholdersSupport validation lifecycle activities from design through operation and improvementMentor and guide project team members through validation activities without direct authorityRequirementsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline3+ years of validation experienceExperience in process, regulated, or validation-driven manufacturing environmentsStrong documentation, organization, and communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal guidanceProficiency with Microsoft OfficeExperience working in cross-functional engineering or project teamsPreferred ExperienceCustom-engineered automation systemsMedical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturingIQ/OQ/DQ documentationGAMP 5 validation modelPackaging systems and/or vision systemsRockwell Automation PLC systemsCommissioning and qualifying multiple pieces of equipmentHands-on custom machine build, debug, or troubleshooting experience