How to hire an equipment validation engineer

How to hire an equipment validation engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step equipment validation engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an equipment validation engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new equipment validation engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an equipment validation engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An equipment validation engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, equipment validation engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents equipment validation engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Equipment Validation Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Equipment Validation Engineer		$33-55
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Validation Analyst	Validation Analysts are responsible for the accurate review and assessments of systems and processes within an organization. For example, a model valuation analyst has the task of assessing quantitative rules and statistical models that will help banks manage credit risks and other financial risks... Show more	$31-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Equipment Validation
   • FDA
   • Risk Assessments
   • Computer System
   • IQ/OQ/PQ
   • Sops
   • Iq Oq Pq
   • Autoclaves
   • Cleaning Validation
   • Quality System
   • QA
   • URS
   • Gap Analysis
   • Lab Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage overall validation programs for the GMP products at the manufacturing facility and the contract manufacturing company.
   • Develop, review, and implement IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols/reports and associate technical summary reports.
   • Coordinate repair and maintenance activities of on-duty technicians to optimize cost and equipment downtime in a high volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
   • Programme Kaye ValProbes for recording temperature and relative humidity for qualifying incubators, stability chambers, refrigerators, freezers and facilities.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your equipment validation engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An equipment validation engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, equipment validation engineers' average salary in kansas is 39% less than in texas.
   • Seniority. Entry-level equipment validation engineers 41% less than senior-level equipment validation engineers.
   • Certifications. An equipment validation engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an equipment validation engineer's salary.

   Average equipment validation engineer salary

   $90,210yearly

   $43.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level equipment validation engineer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing an equipment validation engineer job description

   An equipment validation engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an equipment validation engineer job description:

   Equipment validation engineer job description example

   Job Type : Direct
   Compensation : 90000.00 - 115000.00 USD/YEAR
   Start Date : 10/11/2022
   Hours : Full Time
   Required Years of Experience : 5
   Required Education : BS Engineering or Science
   Travel : No
   Relocation : No
   Job Industry : Pharmaceutical
   
   Job Description :
   
   Permanent position for a Validation Engineer for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and controls.
   
   Primary responsibility is preparation of validation protocols (IQ/OQ) and commissioning documents for company equipment and control systems.
   
   Work with company's control system programmers to develop and execute factory acceptance software test documents.
   
   Work as an integral member of a project team.
   
   Interface with the company equipment manufacturing companies and internal departments to obtain the equipment, controls, and installation support documents necessary for protocol development.
   
   Field execution and testing of approved validation protocols (IQ/OQ) and commissioning documents. This will include (but is not limited to) I/O forcing, alarm testing, sequence testing, PLC diagnostics, and PID loop performance testing.
   
   Coordinate the efforts of the personnel involved during on-site qualification.
   
   Specify, obtain, and maintain hardware and software necessary to perform in-house and on-site validation testing.
   
   Prepare documents of field visits in a timely and professional manner, including field reports, daily labor logs, invoices, and expense reports.
   
   Keep current with latest cGMP's, Validation technology and procedures, ISPE guidelines and related FDA publications.
   
   Develop, maintain, and enhance positive interpersonal relationships with staff members.
   
   Required Qualifications :
   
   BS Engineering or Science
   
   Minimum 5 years of related experience.
   
   Must posses a valid driver's license.
   
   Confined space entry training is required for potential entry into confined spaces within company supplied equipment.
   
   Must have the ability to develop validation protocols (IQ and OQ), validation reports, and factory acceptance test documents. As such, good writing and grammar skills and attention to detail are essential.
   
   Experience is required in reading and interpreting electric and pneumatic controls, technical design documents, and PLC code.
   
   Travel 25 to 35% to customer sites to perform validation testing of company equipment and control systems.
   
   Familiarity with industry accepted practices for documenting test results, recording of deviations, and deviation resolutions.
   
   Must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable presenting the validation results to our customer's project team (QA, validation, project management, etc.).
   
   Must have good troubleshooting skills. Prior experience in control system programming, commissioning, calibration, I/O forcing, PID loop tuning, and/or equipment service is desirable.
   
   Must be willing and be capable to climb ladders and to enter restrictive spaces.
   
   Must have an understanding of computer system validation including knowledge of GAMP 5 and CFR 21 Part.
   
   Contact: Diana Ferrarini
   
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   Please send all inquiries to DF@ EngineeringResource.com
   
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5. Post your job

   To find equipment validation engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any equipment validation engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level equipment validation engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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   • Post your equipment validation engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit equipment validation engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with equipment validation engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new equipment validation engineer

   Once you've found the equipment validation engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new equipment validation engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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