Process engineer/validation engineer in Life Science
Uppsala, Sverige
Ansettelsestype Full-time
Jobbposisjon Validation engineer
Arbeidsmodell On location
Søknadsfrist September 24th, 2025
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Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable society.

Job description

AFRY's Life Science segment is a leading player in Scandinavia and our team in Mälardalen collaborates with clients in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology to create innovative and sustainable solutions.<#xa0; We have a wide variety of assignments, you will work cross-functionally and have colleagues working with everything from quality and process to automation.

At AFRY, we believe in the power of differences and collaboration. Ideas and knowledge are shared, and there is a culture of challenging and supporting each other to develop further. There is a large network of competent colleagues and customers to develop together with, while a supportive and coaching manager is at hand. Your colleagues are based in Solna, Uppsala or Södertälje - and we are flexible with which office you want to be based in.

About the role:
We are looking for you who want to continue to develop in validation, either as a validation engineer or validation leader. The validation work is mainly carried out at our clients and in some cases internally at AFRY. It can involve validating processes, production equipment or analytical equipment in the lab, and covers everything from entire production lines to individual machines or smaller lab equipment. The role involves planning, documenting and executing DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ and/or leading validation and qualification activities, depending on your experience and skills.

As a Validation Leader, you will also have a central role in coordinating a team of Validation Engineers. An important part of your responsibilities will be to coach and support your junior colleagues, acting as a mentor and contributing to their development - an effort that will be highly appreciated by the team.

In the role, travel may also occur when performing FAT, both within Sweden and in Europe.

We offer you:

  • Fixed salary and collective agreement - Safe components that are a matter of course for us!
  • Full salary even between assignments.
  • Full salary during parental leave.
  • Great opportunities for development through varied and exciting assignments, thanks to long relationships with and great confidence from our customers.
  • A flexible work environment characterized by great freedom under responsibility. This is because we understand that everyone's life looks different and the importance of having a good work-life balance.
  • Through AFRY Academy, there is the opportunity to take part in interesting training.
  • Internal activities, meetings, seminars, etc., where you meet other competent and curious colleagues.
  • Club AFRY - Our staff club with the opportunity for cultural and sports events, book club, cottage rental, yoga etc.
  • ... and more!

Qualifications

To succeed and thrive in this role, we look for you to be skilled at documenting and organizing, and enjoy working in teams. Your ability to communicate and collaborate with both colleagues and customers is a great asset, and we value your flexibility and interest in new challenges. In addition, we would like you to have the following experience and competencies:

  • Relevant Master's, Magister's or Bachelor's degree.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in similar roles in Life Science.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in qualification work.
  • You have very good knowledge of English and Swedish, both spoken and written.
  • You have solid experience in GMP.
  • Commutable, as our customers are located throughout Mälardalen. A large part of the work takes place on site with the customer partly in their production premises.

    Additional information

    The last day to apply is September 7, but we work with ongoing recruitment so do not wait with your application. Due to summer vacation, we will start reviewing applications in week 33. Thank you for your patience!

    Contact details:
    Johanna Fryklund Freyre
    Head of Section
    Johanna.FryklundFreyre@afry.com

    Petra Larsson
    Head of Section
    petra.larsson@afry.com

    We do not accept applications via e-mail.

    At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that is how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition