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CAI

Senior Validation Engineer

princeton, NJ

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About this opportunity

CAI lists this Senior Validation Engineer opportunity in princeton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Are You Ready?

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 800 people worldwide. For mission‑critical and regulated industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high‑stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field‑tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our Purpose

We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience.

Foundational Principles

We act with integrity

We serve each other

We serve society

We work for our future

Key Responsibilities

CQV Execution & Safety

Perform Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities with a strong focus on safety

Deliver C&Q activities in alignment with project schedules

Track and report progress of CQV efforts

Documentation & Compliance

Support the generation and review of C&Q procedures for client projects

Review and revise qualification‑related documents, including SOPs, master plans, and execution plans

Assist with CQV review and qualification of equipment design

Project Planning & Coordination

Support planning of commissioning spares and consumables

Allocate project resources for efficient execution

Coordinate support and logistics during CQV execution

Testing & Vendor Management

Support execution of design reviews, equipment shakedown, commissioning, FATs, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities

Coordinate with project contractors and equipment vendors to execute required testing

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences (relevant experience can substitute for education)

3+ years of related experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry

Essential experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Strong problem‑solving abilities

Customer‑focused mindset

Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout the U.S. and potentially internationally

Critical Competencies

Influence Strategy

Evaluates and pursues opportunities based on organizational strategy

Identifies innovative solutions with strategic impact

Anticipates emerging customer and market needs

Satisfy the Customer

Understands and anticipates client needs

Develops solutions that exceed expectations

Actively follows up to ensure satisfaction and loyalty

Plan for Success

Aligns business strategies with actionable plans

Allocates resources effectively

Anticipates risks and builds contingency plans

Pursue Execution

Prioritizes initiatives to ensure goal achievement

Holds self and team accountable

Proactively removes obstacles

Tailor Communication

Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally

Adjusts messaging to suit audience

Explains technical concepts across all levels

Build Partnerships

Builds strong networks across teams and disciplines

Promotes collaboration and removes silos

Invol stakeholders in decision‑making

Influence Others

Builds support through sound reasoning

Gains buy‑in from decision makers

Encourages innovation and better outcomes

Develop Self and Others

Continuously develops relationship and leadership skills

Acts with integrity and models company values

Seeks out breakthrough opportunities

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

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Worksite address

princeton, NJ, 08543, US

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