Equipment Qualification Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years is seeking an experienced Equipment Qualification Technician III to support equipment validation, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role is ideal for professionals with experience performing Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), troubleshooting industrial equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Type: Contract

Job Title: Equipment Qualification Technician III

Location: Newton, NC

Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Newton, NC.

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field required. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered. Key Responsibilities

• Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Perform equipment testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
• Document qualification activities, deviations, corrective actions, and validation results.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using methodologies such as FMEA, Six Sigma, DMAIC, DOE, Hypothesis Tree, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.
• Train equipment operators on proper setup and operating procedures.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with ISO, GMP, GLP, OSHA, and internal quality standards.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in equipment qualification, validation, manufacturing support, or a similar technical role.
• Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and equipment validation.
• Knowledge of equipment calibration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, GLP, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
• Must be able to work onsite in Newton, NC.
• Ability to safely inspect, test, and work with manufacturing equipment.
• PPE required as applicable.

Additional Information

• Work is performed in manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.

• Physical ability to inspect, test, and work with manufacturing equipment is required.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be able to follow established safety procedures and quality standards.

• No third party resumes will be accepted.

• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.

• CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors).

• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• CTG is an E-Verify Company.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below.