Senior CQV Engineer

CQV Engineer – Switzerland / EU Bring lifesaving therapies to market. Build your career as an owner.

At CAI, every employee is an owner. Since 1996, we’ve grown to 850+ professionals worldwide by living our values: integrity, teamwork, respect, and a relentless focus on doing what’s right for our clients and society.

As a CQV Engineer, you’ll work on cutting-edge facilities in advanced medicine, collaborating with recognized subject-matter experts. You won’t just check boxes—you’ll make a direct impact on ensuring safe, effective therapies reach patients faster.

What you’ll do

• Lead and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation (C&Q) activities with a focus on safety and quality.
• Write, review, and revise qualification and verification documents, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, SOPs, master plans, and guidelines.
• Review and qualify lab equipment; experience with isolators, autoclaves, or part washers is a plus.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to complete testing and track C&Q progress against schedules.
• Support FATs, design reviews, shakedown, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure efficient allocation of project resources to keep deliverables on track.

What we’re looking for

Must have

• BS or MS in engineering, life sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of CQV experience in life sciences, with strong expertise in DI/CSV/security.
• Familiarity with biotech, aseptic fill/finish, OSD, or gene therapy processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer-focused skills.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with isolators, autoclaves, or part washers.

What’s in it for you

• Employee ownership: your success drives collective success.
• Career investment: hands-on certifications, professional training, and development opportunities.
• Global exposure: collaborate on projects across Switzerland and worldwide.
• Collaborative culture: team-first environment where wins are celebrated together.

Are you CAI Ready?

Join us and become a key player in delivering the future of advanced medicine! #LI-JD1