Validation Engineer II

At Cadence , we improve product performance by building solution-oriented partnerships with our customers and delivering highly technical, measurable outcomes across medical device and other advanced industries.

We’re an engineering company at heart—with over 75 engineers across our organization—and have built a legacy of over three decades of manufacturing excellence by doing what others consider impossible.

Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Validation Engineer onsite at one of our five sites: Cranberry Twp., Sturgeon Bay, WI, Suffield, CT, Staunton, VA or Cranston, RI sites, to lead and support validation activities across multiple projects at our facility.

This role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820), working closely with engineering, QA, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols. (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV)
• Maintain detailed validation documentation. (VMPs, reports, SOPs)
• Conduct risk assessments and manage change controls.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. (GMP, GLP, CSV, data integrity)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support validation strategy and training.
• Monitor system performance and lead requalification activities.
• Qualify suppliers and vendors.
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in validation or quality in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; experience with validation software.
• Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Preferred: Lean/Six Sigma certification; experience with LMS systems.

Work Environment Split between office and production floor. Requires clear communication, computer use, and occasional physical movement around facility.

Travel requirement amongst sites up to 50% total.

Consistent with Cadence's career architecture, this position may be staffed at varying experience levels. Criteria evaluated when determining level and compensation is based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

We are not offering sponsorship at this time for this position.