Equipment Qualification Technician III

Computer Task Group, Inc•Conover, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.
Must be able to work on a W2 Tax basis.

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel may be required.

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.