Validation Engineer

El Segundo, CA | Onsite | 6-Month Project | Start Date: November 2, 2026 Valspec | Life Sciences Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Experts Based on Valspec's CQV and validation focus within regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Valspec is seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer (CQV) to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in El Segundo, California .

If you enjoy being in the field, working directly with equipment, utilities, facilities, and cleanroom systems, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of experienced validation professionals supporting critical GMP manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced project environments and have practical experience with Facilities, HVAC, Cleanrooms, and Utility Systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or aseptic manufacturing operations.

Located in the heart of Southern California's biotech and aerospace corridor, El Segundo offers easy access to numerous communities with reasonable commuting options, including:

Manhattan Beach

Redondo Beach

Hermosa Beach

Torrance

Hawthorne

Inglewood

Culver City

Marina del Rey

Playa Vista

Long Beach

Carson

Gardena

Palos Verdes

Los Angeles (Westside)

Huntington Beach (for candidates comfortable with a longer commute)

Enjoy year-round sunshine, coastal living, excellent restaurants, and easy access to beaches while supporting impactful pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.

Facility Qualification experience.

HVAC Qualification experience.

Cleanroom Qualification experience.

Utility Qualification experience including systems such as: WFI Purified Water Clean Steam Compressed Air Process Gases

WFI

Purified Water

Clean Steam

Compressed Air

Process Gases

Experience supporting aseptic manufacturing, fill-finish, biotech, or sterile processing environments.

Familiarity with ASTM E2500 and modern CQV methodologies.

Ability to work independently in a highly collaborative project environment.

✅ Hands-on, field-oriented engineer ✅ Comfortable working onsite daily ✅ Strong technical writing skills ✅ Ability to interface with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Validation teams ✅ Self-starter who enjoys solving problems and driving project execution

Valspec is a specialized Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, Automation, and Digital GxP consulting organization supporting leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across North America. Since 1999, Valspec has delivered high-quality engineering and compliance solutions that help bring lifesaving therapies to market. Valspec is an ESOP company focused on technical excellence, integrity, and employee ownership.

Join Valspec and help support the facilities and manufacturing systems that deliver critical therapies to patients around the world.

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job — we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Unique performance incentives

And more — all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net. Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

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Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.