Maintenance Engineer

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Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

Are you a hands-on engineering professional with a passion for equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence? We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by driving maintenance initiatives, improving equipment performance, and ensuring facility and utility systems remain compliant, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.

This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams while supporting critical production operations in a cGMP-regulated environment.

• Monitor work order status and collaborate with maintenance mechanics to ensure timely closure of open work orders.
• Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) activities and equipment breakdown work orders are executed efficiently and on schedule.
• Review preventive maintenance programs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support unscheduled maintenance activities and troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime.
• Maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and achievement of production targets.
• Assist with equipment qualification activities and continuous improvement projects.

• Maintain and support critical utility systems, including:
  • HVAC Systems
  • USP Water Systems
  • Boilers
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Hot Water Systems
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
• Maintain facility operations in compliance with FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate major maintenance shutdowns with Manufacturing and Project teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to reduce equipment downtime and support maintenance activities.

• Support the preparation and forecasting of annual maintenance budgets, including major projects and anticipated expenses.
• Write, review, and execute technical documentation, including:
  • Change Controls
  • Investigations
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Validation Protocols
  • Final Summary Reports
  • Qualification Documentation
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with cGMP requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with in anOral Solid Dosage (OSD) environment preferred.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate engineered systems, equipment performance, quality systems, and compliance processes.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices.
• Experience preparing and executing technical documentation, validation protocols, investigations, and change controls.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Self-motivated professional with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and build strong…