LaSalle Network is partnering with a 100% employee-owned company that designs and builds custom high-speed automation assembly machines for medical devices, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. They are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer for their Belvidere, IL facility.
This role is ideal for a technical documentation professional with hands-on validation experience who thrives in a structured, compliance-driven environment. The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing commissioning and qualification (C&Q) documentation for new and existing machinery. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about quality and process, this could be your next great opportunity.
Validation Engineer Responsibilities
- Develop documentation and execute test cases for DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ protocols complying with cGMP
- Assist with FAT and SAT C&Q activities with customers
- Collaborate with internal and external team members to write documentation including Functional Design Specifications, Software Design Specs, Hardware Design Specs, Configuration Specs, Vision Design Specs, Owner's Manuals, Operator-Tech Manuals, PowerPoint presentations, Machine Task Instructions, RIT BOMs, spare parts lists, and other customer-specified documentation
- Write and execute test cases to verify machine function, quality control measures, and performance
- Develop and update documentation in Kneat Gx
- Conduct and document risk assessments and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Develop technical construction files for CE machinery
What's Needed?
- 2-year technical degree with emphasis in engineering, or equivalent combination of education, coursework, internships, and work experience in manufacturing
- Minimum of 3 years' experience writing technical documentation
- Ability to develop technical documents and read blueprints
- Experience with LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts and tools preferred
- ISO experience a plus
What's In It for Me?
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance – employer paid
- Vision insurance – employer paid
- Short and long-term disability – employer paid
- Basic Life and AD&D – employer paid
- Voluntary life insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Pension plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid time off
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness reimbursement
- 8 paid holidays
Key Details
- Compensation: $80K-$90K
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7 AM – 4 PM, Friday 7 AM – 12 PM (averaging ~45 hours per week)
- Location: Belvidere, IL (100% onsite; occasional travel to South Elgin, IL)
- Work Model: Onsite
If you're looking for a Validation Engineer opportunity that offers an ownership culture, a comprehensive benefits package, and meaningful work in high-speed automation — apply today!
Gavin Sullivan
Recruiter LaSalle Network
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