Senior Commissioning Engineer

Overview We are looking for a Senior Equipment Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities for GMP manufacturing equipment on a large pharmaceutical project in Germany. The role will focus on the execution and coordination of commissioning activities for process and production equipment from FAT through to SAT, start-up, and system handover. Responsibilities Execute commissioning activities for GMP process and manufacturing equipment Support FATs, SATs, dry/wet testing, and start-up activities Coordinate vendors during installation and commissioning phases Troubleshoot equipment issues during commissioning execution Support turnover from construction into CQV Review commissioning test documentation and punch lists Work closely with automation, CQV, and operations teams Requirements 5+ years’ experience in equipment commissioning within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments Strong experience commissioning GMP process and production equipment Hands‑on experience with FATs, SATs, start-up, functional testing, and equipment turnover activities Knowledge of commissioning documentation, test protocols, punch list management, and system handovers Experience working alongside CQV, automation, construction, and operations teams Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during commissioning execution Experience coordinating vendors and subcontractors on‑site Good understanding of GMP and safety compliance requirements within regulated environments Fluent English required; German language skills highly desirable Site based work, 70‑100% - must be based in Germany Preferred Experience Experience with biopharma, fill‑finish, API, or sterile manufacturing projects Commissioning experience with skids, bioreactors, CIP/SIP systems, packaging lines, or clean process equipment Previous experience on large‑scale greenfield or brownfield capital projects in Europe Familiarity with ISPE and GAMP guidelines #J-18808-Ljbffr Discover International