Validation Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Client-Site / On-Site

Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 per year
, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Client-Site / On-Site

Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 per year
, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

Total Validation Services (TVS) is a leading provider of commissioning, qualification, validation (CQV), project management, and quality consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

We partner with our clients to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet the rigorous requirements of regulated manufacturing environments. Our work supports the development and manufacture of products that improve and save lives.

At TVS, engineers have the opportunity to work directly with clients, solve real-world problems, and take ownership of meaningful validation projects.

TVS is seeking a Validation Engineer to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role
. You will work with project teams and client personnel to plan and execute validation activities, troubleshoot issues, and prepare the technical documentation required to demonstrate that systems and equipment are fit for their intended use and compliant with applicable GMP requirements.

Our ideal candidate has approximately 2–5 years of relevant CQV or validation experience and is ready to take on increasing responsibility and work independently. We are also open to candidates with more extensive experience who bring strong technical, problem‑solving, and client‑facing capabilities.

• Plan and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Develop, review, and execute validation protocols and associated documentation
• Support qualification of equipment, facilities, utilities, and manufacturing systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Work directly with client personnel, contractors, and project teams to coordinate validation activities
• Identify potential project risks and issues early and develop practical solutions
• Manage assigned activities to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations
• Prepare clear, accurate, and technically sound validation reports and other project documentation
• Ensure validation activities are aligned with GMP requirements and applicable industry standards
• Participate in client meetings and communicate project status, issues, and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Take ownership of assigned work and communicate proactively when issues could affect project scope, schedule, budget, or quality

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field
• Experience in commissioning, qualification, validation, or a related role within a regulated industry
• Working knowledge of GMP principles and validation practices
• Ability to read, understand, and develop technical documentation
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and internal project teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project schedules and commitments
• Willingness to work at client sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area

• Approximately 2–5 years of CQV or validation experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience qualifying equipment, facilities, and/or utilities
• Experience supporting new facility construction, commissioning, startup, or facility expansion projects
• Experience executing validation protocols in a GMP manufacturing…