Validation Engineer

Are You Ready?

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown to nearly 800 people worldwide. For mission-critical and regulated industries needing to deliver essential solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard-through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our Purpose

We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience.

Our Foundational Principles

• At CAI, we are committed to living our values-both professionally and personally:
• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future
• We are relentless in our dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and redefining industry standards. We thrive at the intersection of wisdom, technology, and humanity-always focused on how it will be done, not how it used to be done.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Responsibilities
• Develop documentation for CQV activities
• Write and execute protocols (field verification)
• Develop summary reports at client sites
• Areas of Focus
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Utilities
• Equipment
• Project & Team Management
• Plan and coordinate work
• Direct small teams in document development and/or execution

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• 0 - 4 years’ experience in commissioning and qualification in a regulated industry
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition) is a plus
• Preferred experience in:
• Facilities and equipment startup
• Walk-downs and troubleshooting
• Utilities (WFI, RO, HVAC)
• Upstream/downstream processing
• Purification, recovery
• Building automation
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

Critical Competencies

Influence Strategy

• Pursues initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
• Identifies strategic, innovative solutions
• Anticipates emerging customer/market needs

Satisfy the Customer

• Understands and anticipates customer needs
• Delivers high-quality solutions and service
• Proactively maintains satisfaction and loyalty

Plan for Success

• Aligns business strategies with actionable plans
• Anticipates risks and builds contingency plans
• Secures resources for goal achievement

Pursue Execution

• Prioritizes time and resources effectively
• Holds self and others accountable
• Acts to overcome obstacles and improve quality

Tailor Communication

• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Adjusts style to fit the audience
• Explains technical concepts effectively

Build Partnerships

• Builds networks across functions
• Encourages collaboration and breaks down silos
• Involves stakeholders in decisions

Influence Others

• Builds support with sound rationale
• Gains buy-in from decision makers
• Encourages innovative thinking

Develop Self and Others

• Enhances interpersonal relationships
• Models integrity and company values
• Seeks out growth and breakthrough opportunities

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