C&Q Specialist – Packaging Automation

Pinnaql, Inc.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks a C&Q Specialist - Packaging Automation to support packaging equipment and automation systems in a biopharmaceutical setting.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Operations, and Quality to bring systems into service and complete qualification activities. The role requires hands-on C&Q experience, including PLC/HMI systems, FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ, and strong documentation skills in GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of C&Q work in pharma/biopharma.
• Hands-on experience with packaging equipment and automated controls.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ qualification activities.
• Strong technical writing and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute commissioning and qualification protocols for packaging equipment and automation.
• Support equipment startup, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Review system requirements, drawings, specifications, and test results to confirm equipment performs as intended.
• Document test results, investigate discrepancies, and support their resolution.
• Maintain clear, complete GMP-compliant documentation.

Skills

Packaging equipment

PLC/HMI

Technical writing

Cross-functional communication

Tools

FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a C&Q Specialist - Packaging Automation to support packaging equipment and automation systems in a biopharmaceutical environment. This role will work with Engineering, Automation, Operations, and Quality to bring systems into service and complete qualification activities.

• C&Q Specialist – Packaging Automation

Description:

• Develop, review, and execute commissioning and qualification protocols for packaging equipment and associated automation systems.
• Support equipment startup, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Review system requirements, drawings, specifications, and test results to confirm that equipment performs as intended.
• Document test results, investigate discrepancies, and support their resolution.
• Maintain clear, complete documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant C&Q experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on experience with packaging equipment and automated controls, including PLC/HMI systems.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and related qualification activities.
• Strong technical writing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.