6566 - Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Senior Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• 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, driving issue resolution and equipment performance.
• 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.
• Provide engineering leadership during off-shift commissioning, qualification, and production support.

Requirements:

• 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 with PLC/HMI systems, servos, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and automated equipment preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with ATS, IMA, Dividella, or similar equipment is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift as required.

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$85,470—$131,685 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• 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 (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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