Validation Technician
- Serve as the final technical gatekeeper for complex instrumentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications through rigorous validation protocols.
- Engage with high-end electro-mechanical systems and troubleshoot complex defects.
Precision is the hallmark of scientific advancement. As a Validation Technician, you serve as the final technical gatekeeper, ensuring that complex instrumentation meets the exacting standards required to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
The Opportunity
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, and their Adelaide-based Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) is a critical hub for producing world-class instrumentation, particularly for the global mining and processing sectors. In an era where South Australia is rapidly cementing its reputation as a centre for advanced manufacturing and technical excellence, this role offers the chance to be at the forefront of product integrity. You will not merely test equipment; you will orchestrate the final validation "gate," ensuring every unit that leaves the facility is a testament to Australian engineering quality and global compliance.
Key Benefits
- Act as a critical decision-maker in the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) process, directly impacting customer satisfaction.
- Engage with high-end electro-mechanical systems, including specialised software integration and sealed radioactive sources.
- Leverage your troubleshooting expertise to identify, document, and resolve complex defects independently.
- Align yourself with a premier global entity that prioritises internal growth and the mastery of Lean/PPI methodologies.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations leadership, you will be responsible for the rigorous application testing and validation of sophisticated products. Your work ensures that every device exceeds internal and customer specifications.
- Execute comprehensive validation protocols to confirm product compliance prior to global dispatch.
- Install, program, and validate firmware and software configurations across a diverse range of devices.
- Conduct sample loading and calibration to ensure instrumentation precision in demanding industrial environments.
- Identify mechanical and electrical non-conformances, documenting root causes to drive long-term engineering refinements.
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and internal Quality Management Systems.
- Safely manage the handling of sealed radioactive sources and radiation devices within a highly regulated framework.
About You
You are a meticulous professional who balances a hands-on technical aptitude with a disciplined approach to quality assurance. You thrive in environments where accuracy is non-negotiable.
- A minimum of a Certificate II in Electronics (or equivalent) with a strong aptitude for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Proven ability to read and navigate complex manufacturing assembly drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics.
- A sound understanding of ISO 9001:2015 principles and at least 3 years of experience in a high-stakes quality control or validation environment.
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving (Lean/PPI) with the ability to use Root-Cause Counter-Measure (RCCM) tools effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
- Previous experience within the mining or process instrumentation sectors is considered a distinct advantage.
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