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STS Aviation Group

Field Service Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

S.-based overnight travel and on-site field work. Position Overview The Field Service Engineer will perform electrical power system studies, gather electrical system data, support arc flash service ...

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Field Service Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

Field Service Engineer Client: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Working Location: Reno, NV Travel ... Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory, including overnight and short-notice travel ...

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How much do overnight travel engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight travel engineer in the United States is $34.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Travel Engineer vs Field Service Technician?

AspectOvernight Travel EngineerField Service Technician
CredentialsTechnical certifications, engineering degree often preferredTechnical certifications, vocational training
Work EnvironmentTraveling to client sites, working overnight shiftsOn-site at customer locations, regular hours
Industry UsageEngineering, utilities, telecommunicationsElectronics, appliances, industrial equipment
Travel RequirementsFrequent overnight travel, regional or nationalLocal travel, minimal overnight stays

Overnight Travel Engineers and Field Service Technicians both require technical skills and certifications. However, Overnight Travel Engineers typically work in engineering-focused industries, traveling overnight to client sites, whereas Field Service Technicians usually work locally on equipment or appliances. The main difference lies in the scope of travel and industry specialization, with Overnight Travel Engineers often engaging in more complex technical tasks during their travels.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Travel Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,911 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Validation Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Indianapolis, IN

$75K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Title: Validation Engineer - VHP / Aseptic Processing / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Indianapolis, IN or remote in Northeast US
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $75,000 - $120,000
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must have Skill Set:

  • Must have proven Validation Engineering experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Must have equipment validation experience. Cleanroom validation experience is also acceptable.
  • Must have proven experience developing and executing decontamination cycle development and validation activities.
  • Must have hands-on experience with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP/VPHP) systems.
  • Must have experience with Steris VHP generators or similar VHP generator systems.
  • Must have experience working in aseptic processing environments, including sterilization of equipment prior to production.
  • Must have strong pharmaceutical validation documentation experience, including validation protocols, IQ, OQ, PQ documentation, validation reports, and GMP documentation.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 60% to customer sites, including local day trips and overnight travel throughout the Northeastern United States.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced therapy manufacturing projects. This is a highly hands-on customer-facing role responsible for equipment validation, commissioning, qualification, and decontamination cycle development for aseptic manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Validation Engineering, equipment validation, VHP (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) systems, VHP cycle development, and aseptic processing environments. This individual will work closely with engineering teams and customers to execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical quality and regulatory requirements.

This position requires regular travel to customer sites. Candidates must be comfortable traveling up to 60%, including both local day trips and overnight travel throughout the Northeast region.

Job Duties:

  • Lead and support validation engineering activities for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing equipment.
  • Execute and support equipment validation, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
  • Develop, optimize, and validate Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP/VPHP) decontamination cycles.
  • Perform cycle development and support Performance Qualification activities related to VHP sterilization processes.
  • Work directly with customers and field service teams during equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification.
  • Support validation activities within aseptic processing environments, ensuring proper sterilization of manufacturing equipment prior to production.
  • Prepare, review, and execute pharmaceutical validation documentation, including validation protocols, reports, SOPs, deviations, and change control documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
  • Support quality investigations, process improvements, inspections, and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and customer teams throughout project execution.
  • Travel to customer facilities for validation, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities (approximately 60% travel).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven experience in Validation Engineering is required.
  • Proven experience with equipment validation is required.
  • Experience with cleanroom validation is acceptable in lieu of equipment validation experience.
  • Proven experience with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP/VPHP) systems is required.
  • Experience with Steris VHP generators is strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience developing decontamination cycles and VHP cycle development is required.
  • Experience working in aseptic processing and sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is required.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical validation principles, GMP requirements, and regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience preparing and executing pharmaceutical documentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation reports, SOPs, and related quality documentation.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%, including local day travel and overnight travel throughout the Northeastern United States.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.