Eoin Quinn
Validation engineer
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Experienced Validation Specialist with a comprehensive background in generating and overseeing the execution of validation protocols and reports including Risk Assessment, VMP, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, for most decontamination and setrilisation processes . Proven ability to manage installation and commissioning of new equipment in alignment with MVP and project plans, ensuring compliance with quality and industry standards.
Lead Validation
Engineer with strong knowledge of processes and standards in Human Healthcare, Life Science and pharmaceutical GMP combined with an extensive mechanical and electrical skill set ensuring high uptime on reprocessing equipment involved in End-to-End Validation deliverables. With a strong commitment to meeting the needs of your company and its end users, I excel in delivering high-quality validation solutions that support the successful qualification and implementation of new projects.
Experience
Validation engineer at Jabil (2026-09 – Present)
- Write and perform GR&R protocols
Validation engineer at Trinity Biotech (2024-10 – 2026-07)
- Medical device design control SME for sterile packaging and processing validation.
- Write and perform installation, operational and performance qualification protocols for process, equipment and software validations for medical devices.
- Develop risk assessments, deviation responses, and summary reports for qualification activities.
- Work with change control as part of the quality department.
- Collaborate with other departments for all validation requirements.
- Experience in Type IIb medical device process validation and e-beam radiation.
Lead Service & Validation Engineer at Zehnacker Ireland (2021-02 – 2024-09)
- Perform installation, commissioning, calibration and validation for a new and existing sites and author qualification protocols.
- Execute equipment validation for Human Healthcare, Life Science and Pharmaceutical decontamination reprocessing.
- Executed temperature mapping studies and engineering test plans prior to validation activities.
- Liaise with customers for service and validation scehduling.
- Act as inhouse techincal support t engineering team and customers for decontamination equipment.
- Training on new and existing equipment to individuals and groups both onsite and training room
- Collaborate with Quality and Engineering departments on new instillation projects
- Working daily with ISO 13485, EN15883, EN285 & EN17665
Service/Validation Engineer at Sterval (2016-09 – 2021-02)
- Perform installation, commissioning, calibration and validation for new and existing sites and author qualification protocols
- Execute equipment validation for Human Healthcare, Animal Healthcare and Life Science decontamination reprocessing
- Executed temperature mapping studies and engineering test plans prior to validation activities
- Liaise with equipment manufacturer to develop optimum conditions of operation
- Extensive involvement in all aspects of repair and service of autoclaves, washer disinfectors and ultrasonic baths nationwide in both public and private hospitals
Service/Validation Engineer at Klavpro (2015-01)
- Dental practice autoclave and washer validation
- This is my own part-time business
Engineering Coordinator at Henry Schein (2010-01 – 2014-01)
- Service Engineer at Henry Schein
- Engineering coordinator and service engineer for dental equipment
- Processing invoices and account handling.
Engineering Coordinator at Hirota Corporation (1998-12 – 2009-07)
- FAT, SAT,IQ.OQ,PQ of heavy manufacturing equipment
Education
A.N.C.H in Conservation Management – University of East Anglia (1996 – 1997)
NVQ level 4 / NFQ level 6 in Compentent Person Decontamination CP(D) – Eastwood Park (2016 – 2021)
