Pharma Packaging Line IQ/OQ/PQ Validation Engineer

Veg Group

Washington, Northern (Washington County, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, a leading services supplier for pharma and related industries, seeks a hands-on Packaging Line Qualification Engineer/Technician to execute and support IQ/OQ/PQ for packaging lines. The role involves troubleshooting, CAPA support, and close collaboration with Ops, QA, and maintenance to ensure compliant equipment release.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/electrical/industrial background with 3–7 years in pharma/biologics and experience in packaging line

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial tech 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.
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.