Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

 

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives. 

 Job purpose

The Electrician / Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical, automation, and control systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and utilities.

This role ensures equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime in a GMP‑regulated environment through strong electrical, PLC, instrumentation, and process control expertise.

 Duties and responsibilities

 

• Facility electrical services

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems up to 600 VAC, in accordance with local electrical codes and safety regulations

Support power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and building utility electrical systems

Troubleshoot electrical faults on production, packaging, HVAC, and utility equipment

Perform electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades following approved drawings and change controls

 

• PLC Controls

Troubleshoot and support PLC‑based control systems (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider/Elau, Omron)

Interpret electrical schematics, PLC I/O layouts, control narratives, and network diagrams

Support HMIs, SCADA systems, and machine interfaces

Perform basic PLC logic edits and parameter changes under approved change control (as permitted by site procedures)

 

• Instrumentation Controls

Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical sensors)

Support PID control loops, control valves, actuators, and pneumatic systems

Perform loop checks, functional testing, and instrument calibration per SOPs

Ensure control systems operate within validated parameters

 

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical and control systems

Investigate root causes of electrical or automation failures and recommend corrective actions

Participate in equipment overhauls and reliability improvement initiatives

Minimize downtime through systematic troubleshooting and repairs

 

• Installation, Commissioning & Validation

Support installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and systems

Transition equipment from vendor commissioning to in‑house maintenance ownership

Support changes under formal change control to maintain validated state

Work closely with Engineering, QA, Operations, and external vendors

 

• GMP, Safety & Documentation

Adhere to all safety rules and report hazards, incidents, or near misses

Complete work orders, calibration records, and GMP documentation accurately and on time

Participate in deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

 

• Calibration

Perform timely calibration on instruments as specified in the various calibration SOPs.
Ensure all associated calibration documents, tags, and work orders are completed

 

• On‑Call & Operational Support

Participate in a rotating 24/7 on‑call schedule for electrical and controls support

Support scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends if required

 

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

 

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

 Qualifications

 Licensed Industrial Electrician (or equivalent trade certification)

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing
• Demonstrated hands on experience with:
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • PLC based automation
  • Instrumentation and PID control loops
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and P&IDs

 

Background and Experience

 

• Experience working in a GMP / CGMP environment
• Automation or Controls diploma / certification
• Experience with packaging, process, or utilities equipment
• Knowledge of data integrity principles and validated systems
• Industrial Electrical license(442A) or any trade equivalent certification

 

Problem Solving

 

High level of problem-solving ability required as systems will be complex, i.e. will involve integrated PLC’s and equipment control systems

Working conditions

 

• At times a requirement to work in “tight spaces” to repair problems.
• A requirement to be sitting, standing, bending, squatting and walking throughout the day.
• Some heavy lifting may be required (above 75lbs.)
• Unless required the position will be considered a day shift position.
• Some overtime may be required, this may be both week-day and/or week-end work.
• Some “call-in” situations may arise.
• GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment.