Junior Equipment Qualification Engineer

United Consulting Hub, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

United Consulting Hub, Inc. is seeking a Junior Equipment Qualification Engineer in Kentucky on a contract basis.

You will support qualification and verification of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, and process systems, reviewing specs and assisting with IQ/OQ/PQ testing to ensure GMP compliance. You will document results, assist with deviations and change controls, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain qualified state and ongoing equipment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment qualification and GMP regulations.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ test activities.
• Ability to document tests and maintain qualification records.
• Familiarity with equipment calibration and vendor documents.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment qualification activities for pharmaceutical production equipment, packaging machinery, laboratory instruments, and utility systems.
• Support preparation and execution of equipment qualification protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ test activities.
• Review equipment user requirements, technical specifications, vendor documents, and installation drawings.
• Participate in equipment walkdowns, installation checks, functional testing, and operational performance verification.
• Record test observations, collect supporting evidence, and document qualification results according to approved procedures.
• Assist with equipment deviation investigations, corrective actions, and change control documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering, maintenance, validation, and quality teams during qualification projects.
• Support periodic qualification reviews, equipment requalification, and documentation updates to maintain GMP compliance.

Skills

Equipment qualification basics

IQ/OQ/PQ & GMP

Mechanical lab equipment

Technical documentation

Analytical & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Job Title: Junior Equipment Qualification Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Kentucky

Experience: 0–2 Years

Job Summary

The Junior Equipment Qualification Engineer supports qualification and verification of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, and process systems. The role involves reviewing technical specifications, assisting with qualification testing, preparing documentation, and supporting the maintenance of equipment in a qualified state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with equipment qualification activities for pharmaceutical production equipment, packaging machinery, laboratory instruments, and utility systems.
• Support preparation and execution of equipment qualification protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ test activities.
• Review equipment user requirements, technical specifications, vendor documents, and installation drawings.
• Participate in equipment walkdowns, installation checks, functional testing, and operational performance verification.
• Record test observations, collect supporting evidence, and document qualification results according to approved procedures.
• Assist with equipment deviation investigations, corrective actions, and change control documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering, maintenance, validation, and quality teams during qualification projects.
• Support periodic qualification reviews, equipment requalification, and documentation updates to maintain GMP compliance.

Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge of equipment qualification, pharmaceutical engineering, and validation lifecycle activities.
• Understanding of IQ, OQ, PQ, equipment specifications, calibration, and GMP requirements.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment, laboratory instruments, utilities, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, execute test procedures, and identify equipment discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology.
• Internship or academic exposure to equipment testing, maintenance, calibration, or validation.