Validation Engineer

Charlotte, North Carolina/Southeast/Full Time

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CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown to nearly 800 people worldwide. For mission‑critical and regulated industries needing to deliver essential 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.

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

At CAI, we are committed to living our values—both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future
• We are relentless in our dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and redefining industry standards. We thrive at the intersection of wisdom, technology, and humanity—always focused on how it will be done, not how it used to be done.

• Develop documentation for CQV activities
• Write and execute protocols (field verification)
• Develop summary reports at client sites

• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Utilities
• Equipment

• Plan and coordinate work
• Direct small teams in document development and/or execution

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years’ experience in commissioning and qualification in a regulated industry
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition) is a plus
• Preferred experience in:
  • Facilities and equipment startup
  • Walk-downs and troubleshooting
  • Utilities (WFI, RO, HVAC)
  • Upstream/downstream processing
  • Purification, recovery
  • Building automation
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

• Pursues initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
• Identifies strategic, innovative solutions

• Understands and anticipates customer needs
• Delivers high-quality solutions and service
• Proactively maintains satisfaction and loyalty

• Aligns business strategies with actionable plans
• Anticipates risks and builds contingency plans
• Secures resources for goal achievement

• Prioritizes time and resources effectively
• Holds self and others accountable
• Acts to overcome obstacles and improve quality
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Adjusts style to fit the audience
• Explains technical concepts effectively

• Builds networks across functions
• Encourages collaboration and breaks down silos
• Involves stakeholders in decisions

• Builds support with sound rationale
• Gains buy-in from decision makers
• Encourages innovative thinking

• Enhances interpersonal relationships
• Models integrity and company values
• Seeks out growth and breakthrough opportunities