Validation Engineer

Job Title : Validation EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Validation Engineer to join our team, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring product and process quality through comprehensive validation activities. You will work closely with management, customers, and cross-functional teams to set validation objectives and standards, prepare compliant test protocols, and analyze test data using statistical tools.

Responsibilities

Consult with management and evaluate customer requirements to select validation objectives and standards.

Prepare clear, compliant test protocols for validation or performance testing of products, equipment, processes, or systems.

Analyze data from validation tests using statistical tools to determine whether results meet required criteria and specifications.

Maintain technical records within design history files associated with assigned products.

Collaborate and coordinate with departments and staff regarding scheduling or implementation of validation testing.

Assist in investigations of test anomalies and validation failures.

Identify nonconformities of product or process standards and offer recommendations for resolving deviations.

Use databases for tracking test results, validation activities, or validated systems.

Develop, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, including schematics, protocols, and engineering change notices.

Modify testing methods and revisit test objectives and standards to resolve testing problems.

Develop test methods, generate and maintain design specifications, and support product delivery teams in CAPA implementation and ECR / ECO activities.

Work with scientists and engineers to assess and develop design and manufacturing specifications.

Maintain accurate sample inventory, status, and study tracking within lab systems.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Hands-on mechanical design experience, including designing and building components that experience stresses.

Understanding failure modes and mitigating risks through design.

Conducting testing and analysis to validate robustness.

Experience with physical product design and manufacturing processes, such as plastics, elastomers, metals, molding, and extrusion.

Mechanical testing experience, including pressure, flow, tensile, leak, compression set testing, thermal and gamma effects, aging studies, and sensor setup for physical tests.

Frequently designs new tests and adapts existing ones.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, biology, or related technical field.

2-5 years of experience in validation, quality, or laboratory testing in a regulated industry.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Thorough understanding of industry standards and regulatory guidelines, such as cGMP and FDA.

Thorough understanding of applicable mathematics, statistical, and scientific practices.

Thorough understanding of related equipment and the ability to perform equipment modifications.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Coding experience, preferably in Python, is a plus.

Experience with Minitab or other statistical software is a plus.

Experience with benchtop electrical wiring is a plus.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a technologically advanced laboratory setting, utilizing various mechanical testing equipment and software tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and validation activities. The position requires adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a dynamic work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Camarillo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $105000.00 / yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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