Equipment Validation Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking an Equipment Validation Engineer to join a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for a 12-month onsite contract opportunity based out of Wilson, NC. The Equipment Validation Engineer will support validation activities across manufacturing and laboratory environments, ensuring equipment and systems meet regulatory and quality expectations within the life sciences industry. The Equipment Validation Engineer will collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to maintain compliant and efficient production processes.

Responsibilities of the Equipment Validation Engineer include:

Execute and document equipment validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for manufacturing and laboratory systems.
Partner with engineering, quality assurance, and operations teams to support new equipment installations and process changes.
Review and maintain validation documentation to ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and internal quality standards.
Investigate validation deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to validation lifecycle management and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications for the Equipment Validation Engineer include:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting equipment validation in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environment.
Working knowledge of GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and validation best practices.
Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring and reviewing validation documentation.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Compensation for the Equipment Validation Engineer:

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 4/17/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: equipment validation, IQ OQ PQ, GMP, FDA regulations, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, quality systems, validation documentation, engineering, manufacturing equipment, laboratory systems, compliance, change control, deviation investigation, CAPA, lifecycle validation, regulated environment, process improvement, quality assurance.

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