Automation Validation Engineer

Description

The Automation Validation Engineer is responsible for execution of validation and commissioning protocols for automated process control systems. The position requires in-depth knowledge of automation validation, fill and finish lines, general equipment knowledge, cGMP, and GDP. This position is 100% onsite with no remote work in the Boston area.

Duties:
Perform and support execution of validation protocols/projects
Develop, review, and redline URS/FRS/DDS
Support change management process
Support project level customer communications and coordination efforts
Prepare and execute commissioning documents
Prepare and execute IOQ documents and summary reports
Maintain project lifecycle documentation in accordance with Mangan Biopharm internal procedures and client procedures

Skills

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Top Skills Details

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field with at least (4) years of experience or Master's degree in engineering, science, or related field with four (3) years of experience in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical GMP environment.
Experience with Biopharma manufacturing equipment specifically: fermenter, centrifuge, harvest filter skid, ultrafiltration skid, homogenizer, clean in place (CIP), utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, Compressed Air).
The Validation engineer must work with automation, APO, and Quality team closely.
Experience in GAMP is preferred.
Excellent organizational and communication/people skills.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andover, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andover, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Andover,MA. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

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