Senior CQV Engineer
Switzerland
Europe Life Sciences – Central Europe /
Full Time /
On-site
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!
We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society. This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
