Packaging Line Qualification Technician / Engineer

Pinnaql, Inc.; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks a hands-on Packaging Line Qualification Engineer/Technician to execute IQ/OQ/PQ for pharmaceutical packaging lines and support validation packs with objective evidence and deviations management.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, collaborate with Ops, QA, Maintenance, and Engineering, and ensure compliance with cGMP/GDP while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–7 years relevant pharma/biologics/CMO experience.
• 3–4 years technician-level IQ/OQ/PQ execution.
• Experience with packaging line qualification strongly preferred.
• Basic PLC understanding; ability to read ladder logic/function blocks.
• Vision/OCR/OCV inspection systems experience.
• Advanced automation coursework or certifications.
• Familiarity with MES, EDMS/QMS systems.
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills.
• On-site availability and willingness to work extended hours/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Execute IQ/OQ/PQ for packaging lines (cartoners, case packers, labelers, fill/plug/seal, conveyors).
• Perform test execution, capture objective evidence, manage deviations, and support CAPA.
• Support FAT/SAT with vendors and integrate test evidence into validation packs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives).
• Work with scales, checkweighers, barcode/vision systems, and inspection equipment.
• Partner with Ops, QA, Maintenance, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure equipment release readiness.
• Maintain strict cGMP/GDP and data integrity standards.

Skills

Packaging line qualification

IQ/OQ/PQ execution

PLC basics

Vision/OCV systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

On-site availability

Documentation compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Technology

Tools

MES systems

EDMS/QMS systems

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 hands-on Packaging Line Qualification Engineer/Technician to execute and support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for pharmaceutical packaging operations. If you thrive in regulated environments, enjoy mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and can produce clean, compliant documentation.

Description:

• Execute IQ/OQ/PQ for packaging lines (cartoners, case packers, labelers, fill/plug/seal, conveyors).
• Perform test execution, capture objective evidence, manage deviations, and support CAPA.
• Support FAT/SAT with vendors and integrate test evidence into validation packs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives).
• Work with scales, checkweighers, barcode/vision systems, and inspection equipment.
• Partner with Ops, QA, Maintenance, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure equipment release readiness.
• Maintain strict cGMP/GDP and data integrity standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Technology or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3–7 years relevant experience in pharma/biologics/CMO
• 3–4 years technician-level IQ/OQ/PQ execution
• Experience with packaging line qualification strongly preferred
• Basic PLC understanding; ability to read ladder logic/function blocks
• Vision/OCR/OCV inspection systems
• Advanced automation coursework or certifications
• Familiarity with MES, EDMS/QMS systems
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills
• On-site availability + willingness to work extended hours/weekends

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.
Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.
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.