Maintenance Engineer/Senior Engineer (pharma)

As a Maintenance Engineer/Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery in industrial settings.

Job Responsibilities:

• To conduct preventive maintenance (PM) plans and programs together with supervisor to ensure the smooth machine operation.
• To prepare PM SOP for new machine installation.
• To update/review master maintenance equipment planner.
• Liaise with production and QA department to understand machine issues and plans for resources available to overcome and improve the conditions of the machine and equipment.
• Make arrangements with relevant contractors/local vendors/OEMs to perform tasks and repairs which are beyond the capability of in housework.
• To inspect and to ensure proper workmanship, materials and safety regulations are followed for any outsourced work. There should not be any compromise on GMP.
• Ensure routine calibration and verification of the equipment are fulfilled without any failure. All calibration related works on site need to be verified.
• Responsible for implementing and continually improving the effectiveness of the maintenance system.
• To ensure all the change controls and other related documents are completed within the stipulated time.
• To ensure that adequate facilities such as tools and instruments exist for the maintenance team.
• To review and write the performance appraisal for all the subordinates.
• To delegate supervisors/technician to attend major day to day breakdowns and identify root cause of the problem.
• Work along with engineering team in project & new machine installation.
• To support the implementation of improvement changes and innovation to the current methods, process, materials and equipment to meet Company’s various business objectives.
• To support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering qualifications.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in equipment/machine maintenance, preferably in the Mechanical section, with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Granulation, Mixing, Tableting, Coating, and Packing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for machines.
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance for equipment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance (PM).
• Proficient in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Familiar with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Good command of English.
• Troubleshooting, problem solving, multi-tasking, mentoring and analytical skills.

Note: Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified.