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CAI

Operational readiness consulting for pharma

Commissioning Engineer Intern - Mechanical

Full-Time
₹400.1k - ₹1.7M/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
India
In PersonRelocation to client sites is required, with domestic and international travel as needed.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • Five to eight years or more of experience in testing, commissioning, and qualification jobs is required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
  • The ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed is required.
  • Relocation to client sites is required.
Responsibilities
  • Work as part of the CAI data center and building commissioning team, with responsibility for commissioning, safe work practices, facility turnover, and issue resolution.
  • Develop and execute commissioning tests to demonstrate that vendor equipment is correctly installed and set to work.
  • Support enhanced design reviews and consult on submission of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design qualification packages.
  • Develop mechanical test procedures, Method of Procedure documents, Sequence of Operations documents, and checklists.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control of mechanical test procedures.
  • Assist with vendor coordination and management.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure it adheres to vendor submittals.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control of mechanical equipment installation and startup.
  • Develop reports for mechanical testing and contribute to daily reports for the Commissioning Project Manager.
  • Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation against design specifications.
  • Support and perform reviews of design specifications, manufacturer submittals, one-line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
  • Ensure that safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and at the customer site.
  • Support data center and building commissioning projects in other global regions as needed.

About the company

CAI Technical Consulting Malaysia SDN (cagents.com) delivers operational readiness consulting for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients to prepare for full-scale production. It works by conducting operational readiness assessments and then providing tailored implementation plans that cover project planning, production operations, asset management, reliability, and sustainability, plus specialized services like Digital Pathology Validation for Leica Biosystems. The firm differentiates itself through active industry collaboration, ongoing professional development, and a global, hands-on approach that pairs quick assessments with practical, cost-effective solutions. Its goal is to help clients achieve operational excellence and successful scale-up by delivering ready-to-deploy strategies and compliant processes.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • CAI closed its JLL recapitalization on July 1, 2026, funding acquisitions and technology.
  • CAI expanded Australia hiring in Melbourne and Brisbane during 2026.
  • CAI grew past 850 employees worldwide, signaling sustained demand for CQV services.

What critics are saying

  • JLL Partners owns CAI after July 1, 2026 recapitalization, forcing exit pressure.
  • CAI depends on regulated-industry capital spending; project delays hit utilization fast.
  • Integrated rivals like Jacobs and Thermo Fisher target the same validation and readiness work.

What makes CAI unique

  • CAI specializes in CQV for FDA-regulated and mission-critical facilities since 1996.
  • CAI spans life sciences, data centers, and process manufacturing across North America, Europe, Australia, Asia.
  • CAI pairs consulting with turnkey partnerships like Fedegari for sterilization implementation.

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Benefits

100% Employee Owned

24 Days PTO/5 Sick days per year + Additional Holidays depending on Country

Medical / Dental / Vision (In accordance with each countries’ applicable regulations)

Professional Development (Approximately $5,000 paid career-related, continuing education)

ESOP/401k – 15% Company Contribution

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Parental Leave (In accordance with each countries’ applicable regulations)

Other Benefits Depending on Country

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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