CQV Engineer - Life Sciences Validation & Commissioning

CAI; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI in Ireland is seeking a CQV Engineer to join our growing operations. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification and validation activities for life sciences projects, with emphasis on safety, documentation control, and test execution.

You will lead C&Q activities, generate procedures, manage RTM/QSR, and coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring project schedules are met. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field, or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-service mindset.
• Experience in CQV SME roles for life sciences is desirable.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform commissioning, qualification and validation activities with safety focus.
• Manage C&Q documentation and execution lifecycle from SLIA to OQ completion.
• Generate C&Q procedures for projects.
• Approve TOPs and coordinate scoping of commissioning spares and consumables.
• Deliver C&Q activities to meet project schedules and track progress.
• Prepare Qualification Summary Reports (QSR) and manage RTM.
• Execute design reviews, FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ activities and related verifications.
• Oversee Change Controls, contractor and vendor management, and document control.
• Coordinate with project contractors and equipment vendors to execute tests.
• Allocate resources for efficient project delivery and provide ongoing support during C&Q execution.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Life science manufacturing processes

Travel (domestic & international)

Education

BSc/MSc in science or engineering

Job description

CAI in Ireland is seeking a CQV Engineer to join our growing operations. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification and validation activities for life sciences projects, with emphasis on safety, documentation control, and test execution.

You will lead C&Q activities, generate procedures, manage RTM/QSR, and coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring project schedules are met. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.