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