Engineer -Electronics

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.