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22 Hours FDA / ISO Oriented Validation Engineering Medical Devices

Medical Devices
Validation Foundations®

Applied Validation Engineering for Medical Devices Electronics Manufacturing

A 22-hour foundational program designed to help teams understand the complete medical devices validation workflow, integrating regulatory principles, risk-based validation, and practical engineering applications.

“Build strong validation foundations before advanced statistical validation engineering.

Capabilities

Designed for Modern Validation Engineering Environments

This program helps participants develop a structured understanding of validation workflows, regulatory expectations, and risk-based documentation practices used in highly regulated manufacturing.

Validation Lifecycle

Complete understanding of the flow from user requirements to continuous process verification.

Risk-Based Validation

Integration of ISO 14971 principles into technical rationale and validation strategies.

Validation Documentation

Developing audit-ready objective evidence and technical rationale for regulated environments.

Technical Rationale

Scientific justification for sample sizes, test methods, and acceptance criteria.

Objective Evidence

Ensuring data integrity and robust evidence during the entire manufacturing lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Bridging communication gaps between engineering, quality, and production teams.

Compliance

Regulatory & Validation Scope

The program introduces participants to modern validation expectations across regulatory, engineering and operational environments. We align technical work with the highest industry standards.

FDA QSR
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
URS/FAT/SAT
IQ/OQ/PQ
Data Integrity
VMP Master Plan
CPV Continuous Verification
TMV Test Method Val
Audit Readiness

Integrated Validation Lifecycle

Participants learn how validation activities connect across the full lifecycle of regulated manufacturing.

URS
Requirements
FAT
Factory
Risk Analysis
TMV
Test Method
IQ/OQ
Qualification
PQ
Performance
CPV
Continuous

Contextualized for Electronics Manufacturing

SMT
SMT / PICK & PLACE
AOI
AOI / VISION SYSTEMS
Cleanroom
CLEANROOM OPS
Validation
REFLOW / WAVE SOLDER
ICT / FCT Adhesive Dispensing Torque Validation Packaging & Sealing Automated Inspection Electronic Assembly

Program Structure

A modular approach to mastering validation engineering.

Module 0

Governance & Framework

2 Hours

  • FDA Process Validation Guidance & ISO 13485
  • Validation Lifecycle Map & URS/FAT/SAT
  • Documentation standards and Data Integrity

Deliverables

Validation documentation map, Governance checklist.

Module 1

Foundations & Context

2.5 Hours

  • Risk-based thinking and impact on Patient Safety
  • Objective evidence fundamentals
  • Regulatory perspective on common findings

Deliverables

Validation risk map.

Module 2

IQ: Installation Qualification

3.5 Hours

  • Critical installation requirements & SAT integration
  • Traceability and criticality assessment
  • App: Reflow ovens, AOI, Pick & Place

Deliverables

IQ checklist, Protocol template, Criticality matrix.

Module 3

TMV: Test Method

3.5 Hours

  • Repeatability, Reproducibility and Reliability
  • Attribute agreement and validation decisions
  • App: Visual inspection, Electrical testing

Deliverables

TMV evaluation matrix, Practical guide.

Module 4

OQ: Operational Qual.

5 Hours

  • Process characterization and DOE concepts
  • Statistical rationale and sample size fundamentals
  • App: Wave solder, Adhesive dispensing

Deliverables

Critical parameters matrix, OQ protocol structure.

Module 5

PQ: Performance Qual.

5.5 Hours

  • Process capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and stability
  • Introduction to Continuous Process Verification (CPV)
  • App: SMT lines, FPY, Solder joint consistency

Deliverables

PQ design checklist, PQ review guide.

TRAAC® Applied Learning Methodology

The program combines technical instruction, practical workshops, mentoring and continuity-focused learning to maximize real-world application.

1
VOC & Design

Understanding customer needs and defining the program roadmap.

2
VOP & Leveling

Voice of process and identifying baseline capabilities of participants.

3
Setup & Kick-off

Final alignment and program launch with practical toolsets.

4
RUN & Delivery

Core execution with applied workshops and case studies.

Continuity Focused

Learning doesn’t end with the course. We provide LMS support, coaching, and a professional community.

LMS Support

Coaching

Applied Workshops

Community

Build Strong Validation Foundations

Help your teams understand the validation lifecycle, strengthen documentation practices and develop stronger technical judgment for regulated manufacturing environments.

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