CQV Engineer

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a CQV Engineer to support a pharmaceutical/biotechnology project. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years in commissioning, validation, or related engineering within regulated environments.

You will participate in FAT activities, review drawings, and ensure GMP compliance while coordinating with vendors and client teams on-site for the full project duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years of CQV/validation/commissioning experience.
• Experience with FAT execution and documentation.
• Experience with vessels, piping, equipment, and drawings.
• On-site Bay Area work for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

• Support FAT activities, including execution, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide project engineering support for vessels, piping, equipment, and related systems.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment and system readiness activities per project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, CQV, vendors, and client teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure activities and documentation comply with GMP and project quality requirements.
• Participate in meetings, walkdowns, inspections, and other project activities.

Skills

CQV/validation

FAT execution

Engineering documentation

On-site work

Regulated industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering drawings

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:

CQV Engineer

We are seeking a CQV Engineer to support a pharmaceutical/biotechnology project in the Bay Area. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in commissioning, qualification, validation, or project engineering within a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) activities, including execution, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide project engineering support for vessels, piping, equipment, and related systems.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment and system readiness activities in accordance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, CQV, vendors, and client teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure activities and documentation comply with applicable GMP and project quality requirements.
• Participate in meetings, walkdowns, inspections, and other project activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in CQV, validation, commissioning, project engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with FAT execution and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of vessels, piping, equipment, and engineering drawings.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated-industry experience preferred.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site in the Bay Area, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the project.

Preferred Experience

• Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q/CQV)
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Equipment and utility systems
• Piping and mechanical systems
• Engineering drawings and specifications
• GMP-regulated environments

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.

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.