Validation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

About the Role

The Validation Engineer II is responsible for planning, executing, and closing Installation and Operational Qualification (IOQ) activities for critical facility and utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This includes system-level qualification of cleanrooms, utilities, and integrated manufacturing systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• System-Level Qualification : Develop and execute IOQ protocols for facility and utility systems such as Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam, nitrogen / compressed air gases, and cleanroom environments.
• Protocol Development : Author detailed qualification protocols and ensure alignment with regulatory and company standards.
• Execution & Documentation : Perform qualification activities in cleanroom environments, document results, and manage deviations and corrective actions.
• Report Closure : Compile and finalize qualification reports, ensuring traceability and compliance with GMP and validation standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to maintain validated state of systems.
• Compliance & Standards : Ensure adherence to FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines for system-level validation.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for improving qualification processes and system reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

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