Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for Equipment (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for Equipment is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment in compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as:
- Tablet Manufacturing Equipment (Solid Dosage)
- Liquid Manufacturing Equipment (Syrups / Suspensions)
- Cream / Ointment Manufacturing Equipment (Semi-Solid Dosage)
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.
- Prepare and review maintenance SOPs and documentation.
- Coordinate with Production, QA, and Engineering departments for maintenance planning and shutdown schedules.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and initiate procurement requests when required.
- Participate in internal and external audits and address maintenance-related observations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with OSD manufacturing equipment.
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Key Competencies:
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- GMP Compliance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Documentation & Reporting
- Teamwork & Coordination
- Safety Awareness