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6565 - Project Engineer

Columbus, OHOnsiteFull Time$73,920–$118,062 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • equipment installation
  • commissioning
  • startup
  • qualification
  • troubleshoot
  • mechanical
  • electrical
  • controls
  • instrumentation
  • sensors

Nice to have

  • ATS
  • IMA
  • Dividella
  • automated packaging
  • assembly equipment
  • 2nd shift

Role summary

Verista is seeking a Project Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities in a GMP-regulated environment. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, executing CQV protocols, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams. Experience with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment, particularly ATS, IMA, or Dividella, is preferred. The position requires a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, automation, and industrial controls, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Flexibility to work 2nd/3rd shifts is necessary.

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
  • Project Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, sensors, servos, pneumatics, and automation issues.
  • Execute equipment functional testing and CQV protocols, including IQ/OQ and performance testing.
  • Review equipment designs, specifications, drawings, manuals, and control documentation.
  • Partner with vendors and internal engineering teams to identify root causes and implement equipment improvements.
  • Support equipment integration, optimization, and production ramp-up activities.
  • Document technical issues, test results, deviations, and corrective actions in a GMP environment.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support during 2nd/3rd shift commissioning and production activities.
  • Requirements:

  • 2–5 years of experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, CQV, commissioning, automation, or validation.
  • Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, automation, and industrial controls.
  • Experience with GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar manufacturing environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on engineering approach.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams and equipment vendors.
  • Experience with ATS, IMA, Dividella, or similar automated packaging/assembly equipment is preferred.
  • Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift.
  • 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$73,920—$118,062 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
  • Verista collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant, see the privacy notice for further details.

    For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

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