Validation Engineer

Job Title: Validation Engineer Job Description
Support validation activities for approximately 30 heat sealing assets and packaging projects. Execute established validation protocols and procedures without the need for process development. Perform testing, collect data, and document results. Generate validation reports using existing templates and ensure packaging meets seal strength and quality requirements. Coordinate equipment scheduling with operations and asset teams, partnering with packaging and validation teams to keep projects on schedule. Take ownership of day-to-day validation execution to help free up internal resources.
Responsibilities

• Support validation activities for heat sealing assets and packaging projects.
• Execute validation protocols and procedures.
• Perform testing and collect data for documentation.
• Generate validation reports using existing templates.
• Ensure packaging meets seal strength and quality requirements.
• Coordinate equipment scheduling with operations and asset teams.
• Partner with packaging and validation teams to maintain project schedules.
• Own day-to-day validation execution to free up internal resources.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging validation.
• Equipment validation expertise.
• Proficiency in IQ/OQ/PQ validation processes.
• Technical writing skills.
• Tensile testing experience.
• Medical device equipment knowledge.
• Sterile processing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Medical device experience.
• Experience with heat sealing equipment.
• Experience in sterile barrier packaging.
• Experience in training technicians or other personnel.

Work Environment
Hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days onsite. The role operates within a manufacturing and packaging environment. Report writing may be completed remotely. Enjoy a flexible and meaningful work setting with high visibility projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Centennial, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Centennial,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.
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