CQV Engineer

Antaes is seeking a Mid-level CQV Engineer based in Petit-Lancy, CH, to support Life Science projects for Asia clients. The role involves executing commissioning and qualification activities for pharmaceutical systems while ensuring GMP compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

This position focuses on supporting Life Science projects for Antaes Asia clients. The engineer will manage the end-to-end commissioning, qualification, and validation lifecycle for various process, utility, and support systems within pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement CQV documentation, such as commissioning protocols, FAT/SAT reports, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, summary reports, and traceability matrices.
• Oversee the full CQV lifecycle for process, utility, and support systems, including bioreactors, chromatography skids, filtration units, CIP/SIP, WFI, HVAC, autoclaves, and clean utilities.
• Take part in design reviews (URS, FDS, P&ID walkdowns) to ensure CQV considerations are integrated during project design and construction.
• Manage execution of commissioning and qualification activities in alignment with project schedules, safety standards, and GMP compliance.
• Support automation qualification (DeltaV, PLC, SCADA) and ensure integration with process control systems.
• Review vendor documentation and coordinate FAT and SAT with suppliers and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during CQV execution.
• Ensure all CQV deliverables meet internal Quality and Validation standards, and align with site Validation Master Plan (VMP).
• Support handover of qualified systems to Manufacturing and Maintenance teams, including training and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, QA Validation, Manufacturing, and Automation.
• Contribute to the promotion of Antaes services on top of assistance provided to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering field.
• 3–7 years of CQV experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GEP, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASTM E2500, and FDA/EMA validation expectations.
• Experience in process equipment qualification (bioreactors, chromatography, UF/DF, CIP/SIP), clean utilities, and automation integration.
• Familiar with risk-based CQV approach and change control processes.
• Proficiency with documentation management systems (e.g., Veeva).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English - to coordinate and liase with English speaking counterparts.