Senior Validaiton Engineer

Syner-G; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a CQV Engineer with 7–11 years of experience to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for GMP-regulated facilities, utilities, equipment, and automation systems. You will work with Engineering, Construction, Automation, Operations, and Quality Assurance to ensure systems are tested, documented, and released per requirements.

The role requires managing protocols, field testing, discrepancies, and turnover documentation, with a focus on regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• 7–11 years of commissioning, qualification, validation in regulated life sciences.
• Strong FDA cGMP knowledge and risk-based CQV methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review design, vendor, turnover, and qualification documentation for CQV execution.
• Support system walkdowns, field verifications, readiness assessments.
• Execute IQ, OQ, PQ, tests and document outcomes.
• Verify installation and operation of equipment, utilities, and controls.
• Coordinate testing with multiple teams to meet schedules.
• Document test evidence and manage deviations and punch lists.
• Support investigations, CAPAs, retesting, and closure of issues.
• Prepare qualification summary reports and turnover packages.
• Assist in system release and handover to Operations and QA.

Skills

CQV engineering

GMP knowledge

IQ/OQ/PQ

Documentation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Quality systems (eQMS)

Job description

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a CQV Engineer with 7–11 years of experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for GMP-regulated facilities, utilities, equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for the execution of commissioning and qualification activities, including system walkdowns, protocol execution, documentation review, discrepancy management, and system turnover support. The CQV Engineer will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Construction, Automation, Operations, Quality, and project teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, documented, and released in accordance with approved requirements, project timelines, and regulatory expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review approved design, vendor, turnover, and qualification documentation in preparation for commissioning and qualification execution activities.
• Support system walkdowns, field verification activities, construction completion reviews, and readiness assessments.
• Execute commissioning and qualification protocols, including IQ, OQ, PQ, functional testing, and other approved test documentation as applicable.
• Verify installation of equipment, utilities, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems against approved drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, and design requirements.
• Verify system functionality, alarms, interlocks, controls, instrumentation, and operational requirements during execution activities.
• Coordinate testing activities with Engineering, Construction, Automation, Operations, Quality Assurance, and equipment vendors to support execution schedules.
• Perform and document field testing activities and collect objective evidence required to support protocol execution and qualification deliverables.
• Identify, document, and track discrepancies, punch-list items, protocol exceptions, and deviations encountered during execution activities.
• Support investigations, issue resolution, corrective actions, retesting, and closure of execution-related deviations and discrepancies.
• Perform protocol data review and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, attributable, and compliant with GMP documentation requirements.
• Review turnover packages and verify supporting documentation required for system acceptance and qualification.
• Develop and complete qualification summary reports, turnover documentation, and system closeout packages.
• Support system release and handover activities to Operations and Quality upon successful completion of required CQV deliverables.
• Maintain execution status and communicate progress, constraints, project risks and dependencies to CQV and project leadership teams.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with project schedules and milestones.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and quality initiatives as they relate to commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.

Technical Experience

• 7–11 years of commissioning, qualification, validation, engineering, or related experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated life sciences industries.
• Strong understanding of FDA cGMP requirements, GDP documentation practices, and risk-based commissioning and qualification methodologies.
• Experience supporting commissioning and qualification activities for process equipment, clean utilities, facilities, automation systems, and manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated experience executing and/or supporting IQ, OQ, PQ, commissioning, startup, and functional testing protocols.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation, including P&IDs, specifications, equipment drawings, turnover packages, and vendor documentation.
• Familiarity with deviation management, discrepancy resolution, change control processes, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting startup, construction completion, system turnover, and operational readiness activities is preferred.
• Experience working in large capital project environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation principles within GMP-regulated environments.
• Ability to execute protocols in the field and effectively document testing results and objective evidence.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders across multiple functional groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support investigations, issue resolution, and risk mitigation activities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a cross-functional project team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality/documentation systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as navigate production, utility, construction, and manufacturing areas. The employee may occasionally be required to stand for extended periods, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, or lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties will be performed in a combination of office, laboratory, manufacturing, utility, and construction environments. The employee may be exposed to varying noise levels and active project areas while supporting field execution, system walkdowns, and qualification activities. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working in designated operational or construction environments.

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston, San Diego, CA, Boulder, CO, and India.

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E‑Verify employer.