Senior CQV Project Engineer - GMP Equipment & Startups

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, 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.