Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Specialist / Engineer

Veg Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG), a Pinnaql company, seeks a Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Specialist/Engineer to join a leading life sciences services team in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sectors.

The role focuses on supporting C&Q activities for equipment, utilities, facilities and processes, developing IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, validation protocols and reports, and ensuring GMP, FDA and ISO compliance while collaborating with engineering, quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in commissioning, qualification, validation, or related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or GMP environments.
• Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, risk assessments, and validation documentation.
• Strong writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for equipment, utilities, facilities, systems, and processes.
• Develop, review, and execute C&Q documentation, including URS, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, protocols, and reports.
• Support equipment/system startup, troubleshooting, testing, and turnover.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, Automation, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP, FDA, ISO, and applicable industry standards.
• Support deviations, change controls, and other project documentation as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Specialist / Engineer

We are seeking Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Specialists and Engineers with experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated life sciences environments.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for equipment, utilities, facilities, systems, and processes.
• Develop, review, and execute C&Q documentation, including URS, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, protocols, and reports.
• Support equipment/system startup, troubleshooting, testing, and turnover.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, Automation, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP, FDA, ISO, and applicable industry standards.
• Support deviations, change controls, and other project documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in commissioning, qualification, validation, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, risk assessments, and validation documentation.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams.

Experience with manufacturing equipment, process systems, utilities, facilities, automation, laboratory equipment, or computerized systems is highly valued.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.
Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.
Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.