Junior CQ Engineer

QCS Staffing; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing seeks a Junior CQ Engineer for a high-impact life sciences project near Frankfurt, Germany. This role supports qualification activities and digitized validation workflows in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will assist with IQ/OQ/PQ, kneat documentation, and testing on automated filling lines, while reading and understanding engineering drawings to support equipment qualification.

Qualifications

• Kneat Experience — Hands-on use of Kneat for executing validation protocols or managing digital validation records.
• Filling Line Testing — Practical experience working on automated filling lines, pharma/biotech/medical devices context.
• Engineering Drawings — Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Qualification — Assist in IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Filling Line Testing — Perform and document testing activities on automated filling lines, including functional checks and verification.
• Kneat Execution — Use Kneat to execute, review, and manage digital validation documentation in line with site procedures.
• Technical Documentation — Generate and maintain qualification documents, deviations, and test records.

Skills

Kneat Experience

Filling Line Testing

Engineering Drawings

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Kneat

Job description

Junior CQ Engineer – Germany, Frankfurt – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Looking for your next project? We’re looking for a Junior CQ Engineer to join a high-impact pharmaceutical project located near Frankfurt. With major capital investment experience driving various facility build projects. This is a unique assignment for a Junior CQ Engineer to support a global leader in the life sciences market and play a key role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

What You’ll Deliver

• Equipment Qualification — Assist in the execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Filling Line Testing — Perform and document testing activities on automated filling lines, including functional checks, challenge tests, and performance verification.
• Kneat Execution — Use Kneat to execute, review, and manage digital validation documentation in compliance with site procedures.
• Technical Documentation — Generate and maintain qualification documents, deviations, and test records.

Experience required:

• Kneat Experience — Hands-on use of Kneat for executing validation protocols or managing digital validation records.
• Filling Line Testing — Practical experience working on automated filling lines, ideally in pharma, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
• Engineering Drawings — Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic schematics for equipment troubleshooting and qualification.
• Degree or apprenticeship in engineering (mechanical, electrical, automation, or related field).