SME Lyophilizer

Job Summary

This role is for a Process Equipment and Instrumentation Engineer responsible for supporting the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and instrumentation systems across capital projects and facility upgrades. The position assists in developing equipment specifications, flow diagrams, and installation details, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

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Key responsibilities include supporting commissioning activities, performing instrument calibration and loop checks, and troubleshooting mechanical and control system issues. The role also contributes to the development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, prepares documentation for audits, and provides technical assistance to operations and maintenance teams. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure smooth execution and compliance with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ quality and safety policies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of process equipment designs, specifications, and drawings for capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Support the selection and definition of manufacturing equipment requirements based on facility needs, safety standards, and operational goals.
• Provide technical support during project execution, including installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation of manufacturing equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform instrument calibration, loop checks, and system testing, and assist in the development of related procedures and installation details.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, instrumentation, and control system issues, and support the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure instrumentation and control systems comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality and safety policies.
• Assist in the preparation of testing and commissioning protocols, and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance teams.
• Support regulatory audits and inspections by maintaining accurate documentation and implementing procedures for calibration and maintenance compliance.

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Educational Qualification

Graduation in Mechanical, Electrical, Biotechnology Engineering or related field is mandatory.

Minimum Work Experience

10+ years of experience

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Predictive Maintenance
• Failure Analysis
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Preventive Maintenance
• Process Engineering
• Technical Documentation
• Design Reviews
• Automation

Resident Skills

• Equipment Operation
• Lean Methodologies
• Root Cause Analysis
• Total Productive Maintenance

Behavioural Skills

• Attention to detail – ensures precision in equipment design, calibration, and documentation to meet compliance standards.
• Problem-solving mindset – proactively addresses technical issues and supports continuous improvement in maintenance and operations.
• Collaboration and adaptability – works effectively across teams and adjusts to evolving project and regulatory requirements.

Critical Exposures

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in maintenance and qualification of CEM/Lyophiliser/HVAC/Utility/Mechanical/Water/ and RPHPLC systems in GMP environments is desired.
• Exposure to equipment lifecycle management, including calibration, preventive maintenance, and deviation handling aligned with DRL quality systems is preferred.
• Experience in standardization of engineering practices across sites, including documentation, vendor coordination, and compliance is desired.
• Exposure to SCADA/BMS integration, vendor coordination, and harmonization of maintenance practices across multiple sites is preferred.
• Exposure to automation and digital engineering tools for enhancing project delivery and operational efficiency is preferred.

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Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

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