Validation Engineer
Raleigh, North Carolina/Southeast/Full Time
Are You Ready?
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.
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.
Our Foundational Principles
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.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Responsibilities
Develop documentation for CQV activities
Write and execute protocols (field verification)
Develop summary reports at client sites
2. Areas of Focus
Pharmaceutical facilities
Utilities
Equipment
3. Project & Team Management
Plan and coordinate work
Direct small teams in document development and/or execution
Qualifications and Experience
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
Influence Strategy
Pursues initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
Identifies strategic, innovative solutions
Satisfy the Customer
Understands and anticipates customer needs
Delivers high-quality solutions and service
Proactively maintains satisfaction and loyalty
Plan for Success
Aligns business strategies with actionable plans
Anticipates risks and builds contingency plans
Secures resources for goal achievement
Pursue Execution
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
Build Partnerships
Builds networks across functions
Encourages collaboration and breaks down silos
Involves stakeholders in decisions
Influence Others
Builds support with sound rationale
Gains buy-in from decision makers
Encourages innovative thinking
Develop Self and Others
Enhances interpersonal relationships
Models integrity and company values
Seeks out growth and breakthrough opportunities