Validation Engineer

Overview

Validation Engineer (Cleaning) - Ireland, Cork - 12 Months Initial Contract

Our client is undergoing major growth, supported by substantial investment aimed at increasing its overall manufacturing capacity in the medical device sector. Recent upgrades include the development of new, advanced automation systems and additional infrastructure enhancements designed to meet growing global healthcare demands. With a long established presence and a highly skilled workforce, the site requires the role of a Validation Engineer to join their project based in Cork.

What you'll do

• Support and execute validation activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Carry out thermal validation studies on: Autoclaves, SIP (Sterilisation-in-Place) systems and Temperature-controlled units
• Perform cleaning validation for tanks, process lines, and equipment parts
• Generate, review, and approve validation documentation (Validation Plans, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to: Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS), Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Ensure Quality by Design (QbD) principles are followed.

What you'll need

• Extensive experience in pharma/biopharma industry
• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering
• Strong knowledge of: GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), Cleaning and thermal validation principles

If this role is of interest, apply now!