Validation Engineer - Pharmaceutical Equipment

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Validation Engineer to ensure the compliance and performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems at their facility in Randburg . This role is critical for maintaining regulatory adherence and ensuring the reliability of processes that produce high-quality pharmaceutical products. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and documenting validation protocols for equipment, utilities, and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and validation principles to contribute to a leading company in the Gauteng area, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory integrity.

• Develop, execute, and finalize validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and computerized systems.
• Ensure all validation activities comply with cGMP , FDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deviations identified during validation activities, documenting all findings and resolutions.
• Maintain validation documentation in a state of compliance, including master validation plans, protocols, reports, and change controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and IT departments to support validation efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on validation-related issues to project teams and operational staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in validation engineering within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and validation principles (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Experience with validation of manufacturing equipment, clean utilities, and computerized systems (e.g., SCADA, DCS, LIMS).
• Excellent documentation, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple validation projects simultaneously.

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in validation and pharmaceutical compliance.
• A stable work environment with a focus on engineering excellence and regulatory standards.
• Generous annual leave and access to employee wellness programs.