Commissioning Engineer (Associate - Level II)
The Commissioning Engineer (Associate - Level II) at Confidential Client supports commissioning activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with science and risk-based validation (SRV) and regulatory standards. This role involves authoring protocols, performing testing such as SAT and FAT, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining compliance with GMP and cGMP regulations to support facility certification and ongoing operations at the West Lebanon, NH bioproduction site.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is seeking a Commissioning Engineer (Associate - Level II) to support commissioning activities at a bioproduction facility in West Lebanon, NH. This onsite, full-time role contributes to the commissioning, qualification, verification and validation of equipment, utilities and systems following science- and risk-based validation (SRV) principles. The title and level will be commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain proficiency in facilities, utilities, systems and equipment operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Author, execute and analyze commissioning and qualification protocols; prepare final reports for systems, equipment and instrumentation.
- Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as required for projects.
- Contribute to specification development, supplier selection and design reviews during project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Validation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities and Quality teams to ensure compliant commissioning and handover.
- Support creation and review of documentation (specifications, SOPs, protocols) in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in change control and deviation activities related to commissioning; provide data for assessments.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for commissioning activities and support audit/inspection readiness.
- Maintain and expand technical knowledge of commissioning practices and SRV concepts.
- Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring compliant and ethical conduct.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Associate's degree in life science or engineering required.
- Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering preferred.
- Experience:
- Associate's degree + 2 years related experience required; or
- Bachelor’s degree + 1 year related experience preferred.
- Prior pharmaceutical process, biotech or GMP environment experience is preferred.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Experience with data analysis and technical report writing.
- Entry-level understanding of validation and commissioning concepts, change control and root cause analysis; ability to learn cGMP documentation practices on the job.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Physical activities may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing and walking.
- Ability to push, pull, lift and move objects up to ~33 lbs (15 kg) occasionally.
- Visual acuity for close inspection and document review; repetitive hand/wrist motion.
- Work performed in varied conditions (noise, temperature changes, narrow aisles, potential exposure to odors/fumes/dust).
- Local and limited international travel: up to 0–10%.
Work Arrangement & Reporting
- Onsite at the bioproduction facility in West Lebanon, New Hampshire (Monday–Friday).
- Reports to: Sr. Manager, Project Engineering.
- Employment type: Full-time (permanent).
What We Offer
- Competitive pay (estimated at $103,319/year based on publicly available data for this posting).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision; performance bonus potential.
- Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
- Retirement benefits with guaranteed company contribution plus match options.
- Career development opportunities, cross-functional mentorship and a collaborative environment.
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