Job Title: Validation Engineer

Job Description

The Validation Engineer executes validation protocols for equipment, utilities, and facility systems to ensure they meet established quality and regulatory requirements. This hands-on role focuses on performing validation and qualification activities, collecting and documenting data, and supporting deviation investigations under the guidance of senior validation and quality personnel. The engineer contributes directly to the successful start-up of a new facility and line of business by ensuring critical systems operate reliably and compliantly.

Responsibilities

Execute validation protocols for equipment, utilities, and facility systems in accordance with approved procedures
Perform qualification activities for systems such as clean compressed air (CCA), water systems, steam, nitrogen, and other plant utilities
Support commissioning and qualification of facility systems including HVAC, boilers, heaters, and related infrastructure
Perform hands-on validation tasks such as loading materials, installing sensors, and conducting temperature mapping activities
Monitor test execution and document results accurately and thoroughly
Identify deviations or non-conformances during testing and document findings per established procedures
Support deviation investigations by collecting data and preparing initial reports for review by Quality Assurance and senior validation staff
Provide feedback on protocols and test execution where discrepancies in system performance or expected outcomes are observed

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Life Sciences
3-5 years of Experience in a Validation Engineering role focuses on equipment/utilities/facilities validation
Experience validating steam, nitrogen, compressed air, water, HVAC systems, fill lines, isolators, etc.
Technical Writing Experience (Write Deviations or Non-conformances)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in a start-up environment of a clean room/line.
SOP or validation protocols writing experience
Aseptic Environment

Work Environment

The role operates within a regulated, aseptic facility environment that is undergoing start-up of a new cleanroom and line of business.

Working in cleanroom and controlled areas that follow strict GMP and aseptic practices, with appropriate gowning and adherence to established procedures.

The environment emphasizes collaboration with quality and engineering teams, offers the opportunity to contribute to building a new operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Caledonia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Caledonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Posting ID: JP-006105883