Senior Validation Engineer

At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

The Senior Validation Engineer is responsible for leading and executing validation activities for equipment, processes, and systems in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. The role ensures sustained compliance with regulatory and quality requirements while supporting operational excellence.

A key aspect of the position is the technical leadership of validation activities during New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring a robust and compliant design transfer into manufacturing.

• Lead validation activities during New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer to manufacturing
• Define, own, and execute process validation strategies aligned with product, process, and regulatory requirements
• Act as the validation subject‑matter expert during design transfer phases
• Partner with R&D to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and validation readiness early in development
• Review product designs, specifications, and manufacturing processes to ensure robustness and compliance
• Lead the development and execution of validation deliverables, including:
  • Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Equipment and system qualification
  • Test method validation (where applicable)
• Ensure effective and compliant design transfer through:
  • Risk management activities (e.g., FMEA)
  • Process characterization and capability studies
  • Complete, audit‑ready documentation aligned with regulatory expectations
• Support and lead pilot builds, engineering runs, and ramp‑up to high‑volume production
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and validation risks to ensure successful product launches
• Serve as the validation technical authority for manufacturing operations
• Lead investigations for validation‑related deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
• Ensure processes and systems remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field (e.g., HEIG-VD, HES‑SO, or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience in validation, manufacturing engineering, or quality in a regulated industry
• Strong experience with lifecycle management (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Experience in Med Tech or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Exposure to automated or high‑volume production environments
• Solid understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory expectations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Pay range:
Switzerland:  CHF –  CHF.