Team Member - Engineering (Instrumentation )

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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 Purpose To ensure the reliable operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and automation support for all equipment‑related instrumentation across the pharma manufacturing site, enabling compliant, safe, and uninterrupted production in line with cGMP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Equipment Instrumentation Management • Manage field instruments used in manufacturing equipment, including: • RMG, FBD, Blenders, Tablet Press, Coaters • Encapsulation & Softgel equipment • Derma mixers, homogenizers, reactors • Packing line instruments (sensors, cameras, checkweighers) • Ensure continuous availability and performance of critical process instruments. • Monitor and maintain transmitters, indicators, load cells, gauges, sensors, and control elements. 2. Automation System Management • Support PLC / SCADA / HMI systems for process equipment. • Execute modifications to logic, alarms, and interlocks under proper change control. • Ensure automation systems comply with 21 CFR Part 11 and data integrity requirements. • Coordinate with automation vendors for advanced troubleshooting and upgrades. 3. Calibration & Compliance • Execute calibration of all equipment instruments as per schedule. • Maintain calibration labels, records, traceability certificates, and calibration history. • Investigate out‑of‑calibration (OOC) events and support impact assessment. • Ensure compliance with cGMP, ALCOA+, GLP, and site QC/QA expectations. 4. Breakdown, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance • Attend equipment‑related instrumentation breakdowns to minimize downtime. • Perform preventive maintenance of instruments and automation panels. • Diagnose and resolve issues like signal failures, drift, noise, and PLC communication faults. • Support predictive maintenance activities using trend data and failure history. 5. Documentation & QMS Requirements • Maintain and update: • Calibration records • Instrument history cards • Maintenance and breakdown logs • Job completion reports • Ensure compliance with SOPs, deviations, CAPA, change control, and internal audit requirements. • Ensure all documentation is accurate, contemporaneous, and audit‑ready. 6. Cross‑Functional Coordination • Work with Production to ensure equipment readiness and process continuity. • Coordinate with QA for calibration approvals, deviations, and audit responses. • Support QC during instrument‑related sampling/testing requirements. • Collaborate with Engineering / Maintenance teams for utilities/equipment support. 7. Safety, EHS & Good Engineering Practices • Follow electrical safety, LOTO, PPE, and MSDS guidelines. • Ensure safe working during instrumentation maintenance in GMP zones. • Maintain 5S and housekeeping in instrument rooms, panels, and shopfloor areas. 8. Audit & Inspection Support • Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. • Provide instrumentation/automation documents and explain system controls. • Ensure timely closure of audit observations related to instrumentation. 9. Continuous Improvement & Digitalization • Drive improvements to enhance instrument reliability, MTBF, and reduce failures. • Implement Lean, Kaizen, TPM initiatives for equipment instrumentation. • Support digital data collection, dashboards, and automation enhancements Qualifications Educational Qualification • Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in: • Instrumentation Engineering • Electronics & Instrumentation • Electronics Engineering • Electrical Engineering (with instrumentation exposure) • Certification in PLC / SCADA / Automation is an added advantage. Experience • 3–7 years of experience in equipment instrumentation and automation in a pharma manufacturing site. • Hands‑on work with field instruments, PLC/SCADA systems, and GMP documentation. • Experience in **regulated environments (US