Team Member - Engineering Automation

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Company Description Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait. We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets). ‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization. Job Description Job Summary This role is for an Automation Systems Engineer responsible for executing automation-related projects and qualifying systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations. The position involves coordinating with vendors and OEMs to manage project schedules, resolve implementation challenges, and maintain system performance. The engineer will plan for hardware redundancy, monitor component obsolescence, and implement upgrades and replacements as needed. Roles & Responsibilities • - - To ensure that compliance (regulatory, statutory and legal) are understood, implemented and monitored on daily basis. To adhere to principles of Good Engineering Practices (GEP). • Data backup management of all systems at site as per predefined schedule. • Execute user management of all systems at site. • Perform GxP assessments and ensure all the systems are GxP complaint • Ensure all the systems are in validated state throughout the life cycle as per the regulations. • Modification of logic as per user requirement with Documentation and Qualification. • Carrying out system Annual Maintenance Contractor (AMC) along with vendor or coordinate with vendor to upkeep the system healthy at all times. • Involve and execute all the DCS projects at site, Upgrade and qualify the system as and when required. • Maintenance of control system against job orders. • Execution of planned maintenance actions through collaboration with stake holders. • Undertake any modifications / improvements required for overall efficiency and reduce future chances of breakdowns to achieve maximum up time of the equipment, control system and meet production requirements. • To initiate the modifications and new projects within the plant as per site objective. • Evaluate the instrumentation & automation requirement, review technical specifications of the instrumentation, and coordinate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) procurement of indented material. • Guide Supply Chain Management (SCM) with vendor information to ensure availability of materials on time for maintenance and new modifications. • Ensure site preparedness for external / internal auditors from automation prospective and take actions on observations to be in compliant. • Provide necessary training to production and Engineering Services Department (ESD) team. • Provide review & checks from technical perspective on projects. • Provide technical support to projects team, production and Quality Assurance initiating against job order & plant requirement. • Follow SAP maintenance module and closing job orders in System Application Product (SAP). • To bring about improvement in machinery availability, time bound repair of instruments (along with relevant records). • Responsible for priority assessment and decision marking as it related to trouble shooting diagnostics, assembly, repair and a protective maintenance of system and instruments in a cost effective manner. • To reuse and recycle instruments, etc. where ever possible. • Investigation calibration failures and failure between preventive maintenance and taking the corrective action. • To co-ordinate with the production team in identifying and implementing automation projects as per site objectives. • To maintain records / documents as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Trouble shooting with an objective of finding permanent solution. • To ensure the facility is as per site objectives at all times. • To ensure Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) implementation in his area as per Quality Management System (QMS). • To meet Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) targets for their area. Qualifications Educational qualification-Diploma/ Graduation in Electronics, Electrical, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is mandatory Minimum work Experience- 6-8 years of experience Skills & attributes – **Func