6566 - Senior Project Engineer

Verista, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Team Activities

Job summary

Verista, a leading life sciences solutions provider, is seeking an experienced equipment engineer to join our CQV and automation team in the US. You will lead commissioning, validation, and production ramp-up for complex manufacturing equipment in GMP environments.

Bring 5+ years of hands-on experience with automated packaging equipment, PLC/HMI systems, and cross-functional collaboration. We offer competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth at Verista.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment engineering, CQV, commissioning, automation, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems, servos, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and automated equipment preferred.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of equipment qualification, commissioning, and validation principles.
• Proven ability to lead technical issues, vendors, projects, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience with ATS, IMA, Dividella, or similar equipment is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead CQV test strategies, including FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ, and performance testing.
• Provide engineering direction during deviations, CAPAs, and investigations in GMP environments.
• Review and approve equipment designs, specifications, drawings, and control strategies.
• Lead equipment integration, optimization, and production ramp-up activities.
• Serve as interface with equipment OEMs and vendors to drive issue resolution.

Skills

Equipment engineering

Automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI systems

Servos

Vision systems

Robotics

GMP equipment

Job description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision‑making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
• Lead equipment commissioning, startup, qualification, and performance activities.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for complex mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, servo, vision, and automation issues.
• Lead troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and equipment improvement actions.
• Review and approve equipment designs, specifications, drawings, control strategies, and technical documentation.
• Lead equipment integration, optimization, and production ramp‑up activities.
• Serve as the technical interface with equipment OEMs and vendors, driving issue resolution and equipment performance.
• Develop and execute engineering and CQV test strategies, including FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ, and performance testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, throughput, cycle time, quality, and maintainability.Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and CQV personnel.
• Support deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and technical investigations within a GMP environment.
• Provide engineering leadership during off‑shift commissioning, qualification, and production support.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in equipment engineering, CQV, commissioning, automation, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands‑on experience with automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems, servos, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and automated equipment preferred.
• Experience in a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of equipment qualification, commissioning, and validation principles.
• Proven ability to lead technical issues, vendors, projects, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience with ATS, IMA, Dividella, or similar equipment is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift as required.

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job‑related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$85,470 - $131,685 USD

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast‑paced organization with a people‑focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance‑based incentive programs
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com