Engineer, Medical Device, Equipment and Method validation – Hybrid (JP15110)
Thousand Oaks, CA · Biotech/Pharmaceutical
Job Title: Engineer, Medical Device, Equipment and Method validation – Hybrid (JP15110) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Physical Methods Development, Modelling and Emerging Methods Duration: 12+ months with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent Rate: $36-41/Hr. - W2 with benefits Posting Date: 02/18/2026 Notes: Will be onsite at least 2x/ week
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Ideal Candidate: 2 Years of Experience, hands on engineering, validation and qualifying equipment.
Job Description:
Position involves support of senior staff in the initiation, design, and delivery of projects, particularly for automation related scope. Employ basic engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documentation for execution by third party firms. Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies and assessment for automation system installations. Perform field evaluations of existing systems and provide engineering design recommendations.
Skills:
Previous intern experience is a plus
Experience with automation is a plus, as well as experience with computer programming, systems, and/or robotics.
Top Must Have Skills:
Method Development and Validation
New equipment validation IQ OQ PQ
Supported lifecycle documentation
Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.
Day to Day Responsibilities: Executed equipment and method validation activities, including development and execution of
IQ/OQ protocols, equipment characterization studies, and performance qualification support in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Red Flags:
No Medical Device experience
Basic Qualification Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
Interview process:
2 Rounds for virtual interviews.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.