Validation Engineer-Belvedere

Validation Engineer Belvidere, IL | ?Up to $100K | Employee-Owned Company (DIRECT HIRE) No Visa Transfers nor Visa Sponsorship Join a growing automation manufacturer where your work directly impacts the medical device and advanced manufacturing industries. Our client is a 100% employee-owned engineering company specializing in the design and build of custom high-speed automation assembly systems used in medical device, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing environments. They are seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer to support commissioning, qualification, and technical documentation efforts for complex automated machinery. This is a fully onsite opportunity in Belvidere, IL with occasional travel to the South Elgin facility as needed. What You'll Be Doing Develop and execute DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols in compliance with cGMP standards Support FAT and SAT commissioning & qualification activities with customers Create and maintain technical documentation including: Functional Design Specifications Software & Hardware Design Specs Configuration & Vision Specs Technical Manuals & Operator Guides Machine Instructions & Spare Parts Documentation Execute machine test cases to verify functionality and quality performance Update validation documentation in Kneat Gx Conduct risk assessments and FMEA activities Support CE technical construction file development What They're Looking For 2-year technical degree in engineering or related field 3+ years of experience writing technical documentation in manufacturing environments Experience with validation protocols and commissioning activities Ability to read blueprints and develop technical documents Experience with cGMP environments preferred LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO, or medical device experience is a plus Why This Opportunity Stands Out Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Pension Plan + 401(k) Contribution Excellent medical benefits Employer-paid dental, vision, disability & life insurance Tuition reimbursement Wellness reimbursement Stable, growing organization with cutting-edge automation projects Flexible Friday schedule (half days!) ? Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7AM-4PM | Friday 7AM-12PM ? Compensation: $72K-$100K depending on experience Screening Questions Do you have experience writing and executing DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols in a cGMP environment? Have you participated in FAT and SAT activities for manufacturing equipment? Do you have experience creating technical documentation such as FDS, SDS, HDS, validation protocols, or operator manuals? Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.