Commissioning & Qualification Engineer (CQE)

Project overview

For international projects in pharmaceutical plant construction, we are looking for a hands-on oriented Commissioning & Qualification Engineer. You will support experienced CQEs directly at the customer's site and carry out operational IQ/OQ and qualification work on pharmaceutical equipment.

Hard Facts

• Start: Immediately or by arrangement, within 2 months at the latest
• Duration: Initially 6 months, extension or later permanent employment possible
• Workload: 100%, 40 hours per week
• Location: Europe, currently mainly Belgium
• Work Model: 100% travel, usually 2 weeks on-site, then return home
• Expenses: Travel, accommodation, and approved project expenses will be covered

Responsibilities

• Execution and documentation of IQ/OQ tests
• Working according to existing test plans and templates
• Execution and support of calibrations
• Ventilation, HVAC, and cleanroom qualifications
• GMP-compliant documentation of test results
• Practical work on pharmaceutical plants and isolators
• Collaboration with an experienced Lead CQE on-site

Requirements

Isolator experience is an advantage, but not a prerequisite. Crucial are your practical GMP experience, reliable documentation, and the willingness to work directly on the equipment.

Before your first customer assignment, you will complete a one-week training course in the Basel region. Successful completion of the subsequent exam is a prerequisite for project deployment.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your CV and relevant certificates and diplomas. Please also indicate your earliest possible start date.

Does this sound like an exciting position?

Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the online form.

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Further open positions can be found here: coopers.ch

Job profile (3R97SF)

Life Sciences - Quality Management

Basel-Landschaft

Contracting

Part Time, 100%

15.11.2026 - 31.03.2027

GMP, IQ, OQ, HVAC

Job benefits

Coopers Care

Further education

• Approximately 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment
• Practical experience with IQ/OQ or Equipment Qualification
• Knowledge in calibration, HVAC, cleanroom, or plant qualification
• German at least B2 level and good English skills
• Technical training or corresponding further education is an advantage
• Hands-on mentality and physical resilience
• Willingness for Europe-wide assignments and occasional overtime

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-15
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Basel-Landschaft, CH
• Languages: German