Validation Engineer

United Pharma; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma in the United States is seeking a CQV Engineer to provide engineering and CQV support for manufacturing equipment throughout implementation, commissioning, and qualification.

You will review drawings, coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and author CQV documents such as URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, and reports, ensuring cGMP compliance and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work onsite with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, commissioning, qualification, or equipment implementation in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ and CQV lifecycle.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and CQV support for equipment implementation, modification, commissioning, and qualification.
• Review drawings and documentation including P&IDs, equipment specs, datasheets.
• Coordinate with vendors, engineering, manufacturing, automation, Quality and other stakeholders.
• Author, review CQV documentation (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, reports, deviations, turnover).
• Support field startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification activities.
• Manage assigned CQV activities against project schedules and report risks.
• Provide hands-on support in the field during installation, startup, testing, and qualification.
• Identify issues and drive resolution with project teams and vendors.

Skills

CQV lifecycle

Equipment commissioning

P&IDs reading

Vendor coordination

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

cGMP

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

• Provide engineering and CQV support for the implementation, modification, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Develop a thorough understanding of equipment design, functionality, controls, operating principles, and intended use.
• Serve as a technical resource for equipment-related issues throughout design, installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, datasheets, electrical drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Support equipment design reviews and provide input regarding functionality, maintainability, operability, and qualification requirements.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, Quality, and other project stakeholders.
• Support and/or execute equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification activities.
• Identify equipment and system issues and work with project teams and vendors to drive issues through resolution.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities as required.
• Author, review, and revise CQV and engineering documentation, including:
• User Requirements Specifications (URS)
• IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports
• Traceability documentation
• Deviations and discrepancy documentation
• Turnover and closeout documentation
• Ensure commissioning and qualification activities are appropriately documented and executed in accordance with project requirements, site procedures, and cGMP expectations.
• Manage assigned engineering/CQV activities against project schedules and communicate risks, issues, and progress to project leadership.
• Provide hands-on support in the field during equipment installation, startup, testing, and qualification.
• Support investigation and resolution of technical issues encountered during commissioning and qualification.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience supporting engineering, commissioning, qualification, validation, or equipment implementation within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and equipment systems, including how equipment is designed, installed, operated, tested, and maintained.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience supporting equipment installation, startup, commissioning, or qualification.
• Experience working directly with equipment vendors, engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, and Quality.
• Working knowledge of CQV lifecycle activities, including FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Ability to author clear and technically accurate engineering and CQV documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and Good Documentation Practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.