Walk-in Drive - Instrumentation Engineer - Injectables & OSD

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Instrumentation Operation & Maintenance

• Perform routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance of all instrumentation equipment in Injectable & OSD production areas.
  
• Troubleshoot PLC-, SCADA-, and DCS-based systems to ensure operational reliability.
  
• Maintain instruments such as pressure/temperature transmitters, flowmeters, control valves, RH/temperature sensors, VFDs, weighing systems, CIP/SIP instrumentation, and autoclave controllers.
  

2. Calibration & Documentation

• Execute scheduled calibrations for critical instruments as per USFDA, cGMP, and internal SOP requirements.
  
• Maintain calibration records in compliance with ALCOA+ principles.
  
• Ensure calibration master lists, traceability certificates, and calibration SOPs are always up-to-date.
  

3. Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Support USFDA, EMA, WHO, and other regulatory inspections with complete instrumentation documentation and readiness.
  
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity guidelines.
  
• Participate in qualification and validation activities (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) for new equipment.
  

4. Project & Equipment Management

• Assist in instrumentation installation for new projects or equipment upgrades.
  
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for servicing and technical support.
  
• Evaluate new instrumentation technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and compliance.
  

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, QA, QC, EHS, and Validation teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  
• Support deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and change control procedures related to instrumentation.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of instrumentation principles in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS systems.
  
• Knowledge of cGMP, USFDA guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
  
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and technical manuals.
  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
  
• Good communication and team collaboration.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. (Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical).
  
• 26 years’ experience in Instrumentation within Injectable and/or OSD manufacturing.
  
• Experience in veterinary or human pharmaceutical USFDA-approved plants preferred.
  

Additional Desirable Knowledge

• Exposure to Clean Room instrumentation.
  
• Understanding of HVAC, Utility instrumentation, and BMS/EMS systems.
  
• Knowledge of EHS requirements relevant to pharma manufacturing.

Preferred candidate profile