6306 - Project Engineer / Project Engineer

Verista, Inc.•Minster, OH

1d•$70,491 - $113,521•Onsite

About The Position

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities. Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day. Company Culture Guidelines & Values: We empower and support our colleagues We commit to client success at every turn We have the courage to do the right thing We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged. We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of process equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, and boilers
Experience reading and working with P&IDs in a live production setting
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices in industrial environments
Strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to be hands-on in the field
Exposure to GMP-regulated environments and working alongside Quality and Compliance teams
Experience coordinating work during planned shutdowns or production downtime windows
Experience acting as a project lead or supporting project management activities (scope, schedule, coordination)
Ability to work occasional off-hours or weekend shifts to support critical project activities
Ability to be on-site, full-time in Minster, OH

Responsibilities

Support execution of capital and operational projects involving process equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, and boiler systems
Read, interpret, and trace P&IDs to support system understanding, troubleshooting, and field execution
Coordinate and execute line breaks, system tie-ins, and circuit modifications in active manufacturing environments
Partner with production teams to plan and schedule equipment downtime, minimizing impact to ongoing operations
Participate in and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe execution of field work
Perform hands-on field activities including system walkdowns, troubleshooting, and supporting mechanical installations/modifications
Assist with process-related tasks including equipment improvements, optimization efforts, and minor design changes
Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Operations, EHS, and Quality to ensure projects meet safety and compliance standards
Support documentation updates (P&IDs, SOPs, change controls) as required
Track project tasks, timelines, and deliverables; provide updates to stakeholders and escalate risks as needed
Support contractors and vendors during onsite work, ensuring adherence to site procedures and expectations