CQV Engineer

Position: CQV Engineer (Pharma / Biotech)

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: Long Term contract, on our team- This opportunity is NOT open for C2C or sponsorship at any time.

Pay rate $60.00 - $75.00 per hour

I am looking for a hands-on CQV Engineer to support a high-impact pharmaceutical manufacturing project. If you’ve led IQ/OQ/PQ, thrive in GMP environments, and enjoy being on the floor driving execution — this is worth a look. this is to join my Sterling Engineering team for multiple clients. NO C2C.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Lead Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) activities
• Author & execute IQ / OQ / PQ protocols
• Perform hands-on equipment testing (functionality, alarms, interlocks, controls)
• Support FAT / SAT and system startup
• Partner with Engineering, Quality & Ops to drive systems to production readiness
• Own deviations, troubleshooting, and re-testing during validation
• Ensure all work meets cGMP & FDA compliance standards
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of CQV / Validation experience in pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing
• Strong experience with equipment, utilities, or facility validation
• Proven background writing & executing IQ/OQ/PQ
• Experience with on-site, field-based validation & testing
• Solid understanding of FDA / cGMP environments
• Experience with DeltaV, Rockwell, or PLC systems is desired
• Background with clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, etc.)
• Exposure to TrackWise, Kneat, or Veeva
  
  

About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 57 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.