Title: Engineer -Electronics
At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.
Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.
Job Purpose:
To ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment and automation systems. The Electronics Engineer will support preventive and corrective maintenance activities, diagnose and resolve automation-related issues, and ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve faults related to PLC, HMI, VFD, servo drives, sensors, and control systems.
- Support automation systems used in production lines, including filling, blistering, cartoning, labeling, and inspection machines.
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities according to the approved maintenance schedule.
- Analyze equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Modify and optimize PLC programs under approved change control procedures.
- Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues.
- Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment and system upgrades.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts consumption reports, and technical documentation.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, and company policies.
- Liaise with external vendors and OEMs for technical support and service activities.
- Identify obsolete electronic components and recommend upgrade strategies for legacy systems.
- Provide technical training and guidance to maintenance technicians and production personnel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in industrial automation or PLC programming are an advantage.
Experience:
- 3–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging industries.
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting automated production equipment.
- Experience working with pharmaceutical equipment such as blister machines, cartoners, filling lines, labeling machines, and vision inspection systems.
- Experience with equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) is preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
- Knowledge of HMI systems, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and servo control systems.
- Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, actuators, relays, and instrumentation devices.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control system documentation.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP PM.
- Understanding of GMP, data integrity requirements, and pharmaceutical regulatory expectations.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Equipment downtime reduction.
- Preventive maintenance compliance rate.
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
- Number of repeat breakdowns.
- Timely completion of corrective actions and CAPAs.
- Compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
Preferred Experience:
- Troubleshooting and maintaining automated systems from manufacturers such as Uhlmann, Marchesini, CAM, IMA, Bosch, Romaco, or similar pharmaceutical equipment suppliers.
- Experience in automation upgrades and disaster recovery activities for legacy control systems.
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