Startup & Commissioning Engineer (Autoclaves) – Italy Title: Startup & Commissioning Engineer (Autoclaves) Location: Italy (Lombardy) Positions Available: 1 Type: Contract / Freelance We are supporting a specialist engineering business operating across pharmaceutical manufacturing who are looking to hire a hands-on Startup & Commissioning Engineer to support equipment installation and commissioning activities. Responsibilities Perform startup and installation of autoclaves and process equipment Support commissioning and qualification activities (CQV) Work directly on mechanical systems and instrumentation Support equipment hook-up, testing, and system readiness Travel to client sites across Italy to support project delivery Work alongside a senior specialist to develop technical capability Requirements Background in autoclave systems (e.G. Fedegari, De Lama, PBL or similar) OR field service / after-sales engineering Strong mechanical and hands-on engineering experience Exposure to commissioning and qualification activities is beneficial Experience working on-site during installation/startup phases Comfortable working in a physically hands-on environment Willingness to travel across project locations If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to send me your CV today for an immediate response! jherod@optimussearch.com