6566 - Senior Project Engineer

The role

The Senior Project Engineer leads equipment commissioning, startup, qualification, and performance activities. This role provides hands-on engineering support for mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, servo, vision, and automation issues.

What you will do

• Lead equipment commissioning, startup, qualification, and performance activities.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for complex mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, servo, vision, and automation issues.
• Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and equipment improvement actions.
• Review and approve equipment designs, specifications, drawings, control strategies, and technical documentation.
• Lead equipment integration, optimization, and production ramp-up activities.
• Serve as the technical interface with equipment OEMs and vendors.
• Develop and execute engineering and CQV test strategies, including FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ, and performance testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, throughput, cycle time, quality, and maintainability.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and CQV personnel.
• Support deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and technical investigations within a GMP environment.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment engineering, CQV, commissioning, automation, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems.
• 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.
• Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift as required.

Nice to have

• Experience with PLC/HMI systems, servos, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and automated equipment
• Experience with ATS, IMA, Dividella, or similar equipment

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities
• Employee Recognition

About the company

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The company empowers growth and innovation within the scientific community.