CQV Engineer

Milano hybrid Until 9/14/2026 4+ years exp First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description
Position Description:
We are now seeking a CQV Engineer to join our growing operations in Italy. The CQV Engineer develops the documentation to support Commissioning, Qualifications, and Validation. These people are responsible for protocol writing and execution, field verification, and development of summary reports at the client site.
The role of a CQV Engineer in CAI is to:
Support documentation for the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation of pharmaceutical facilities, utilities, and equipment.
Responsible for protocol writing and execution (field verification), and development of summary reports at client sites. 
Position Requirements:
High attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and take initiative to accomplish assigned tasks accurately by established BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field, or equivalent years of hands-on experience
Minimum 4 – 8 years’ experience performing commissioning and / or qualification activities in an FDA regulated industry. Ideally, you will already have experience in facilities and equipment startup, walk downs & troubleshooting, utilities (WFI, RO, HVAC), building automation or other pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment, FAT/SAT, URS, design review, P&IDs, IQ/OQ/PQs, generation & execution, etc.
Provide cGMP leadership and guidance for the integration and delivery of CQV services for our Life Sciences clients.
Excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with solid knowledge of typical project technical issues
deadlines
Ability to work independently, while quickly building and nurturing a project team
Managing the C&Q documentation and execution lifecycle from  SLIA generation through to OQ completion.
Support onsite and offsite activities, such as: FATs, SATs, IOQ and PQ Executions and System Walkdowns
Proficient in life science manufacturing processes in areas such as biotech, aseptic processing, aseptic fill/finish, OSD, Gene Therapy or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition) a plus
Expected skills: Isolators qualification protocols execution and reporting, VHP cycle development, GMP based knowledge
Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent oral and written English are required.
Available for travel in Italy and abroad.

The compensation package offered ranges from €34,000 to €45,000 gross per annum (Gross Annual Salary). The final salary within this range will be determined according to the candidate’s technical competencies and relevant professional experience.

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Compensation (from employer):
34402–45000 EUR per year

About this role

Summary

Develops documentation and executes protocols for commissioning and validation in pharma

Job title

CQV Engineer

Experience level

4-8 years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Milano, Italy; remote work not specified

Salary

$34k–$45k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

protocol writingexecutionP&IDsIQ/OQ/PQcGMPtroubleshootingLife Sciences

Preferred skills

FAT/SATutilitiesbuilding automationVHP cycle developmentisolation protocols

Specializations

commissioningqualificationvalidationpharmaceutical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Hybrid City