Executive Electrical Engineer – Pharma Manufacturing & GMP

Himalaya Wellness Europe; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Himalaya Wellness Europe is seeking an experienced Engineering - Head, Executive - Electrical for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing setup in Dubai. You will design, implement, and maintain electrical systems supporting GMP-compliant production, with emphasis on reliability, energy efficiency, and regulatory alignment.

Leading electrical design and maintenance efforts, you will drive safety, automation, and innovation across pharma-specific electrical infrastructures, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 9–16 years of experience in electrical engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in UAE electrical codes and international standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in designing, maintaining, and energy-optimizing pharmaceutical electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission electrical systems for pharma manufacturing.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Develop electrical safety protocols to mitigate risks.
• Oversee calibration of autoclaves, sterilizers, and pharma equipment.
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international standards (IEC, IEEE, NFPA).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems to minimize production disruptions.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for timely delivery.
• Prepare specifications and tender documents for electrical equipment.
• Provide training to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support validation protocols for GMP compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Maintenance engineering

Energy optimization

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

PLC/SCADA

Electrical codes & standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

PLC/SCADA software

Job description

Himalaya Wellness Europe is seeking an experienced Engineering - Head, Executive - Electrical for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing setup in Dubai. You will design, implement, and maintain electrical systems supporting GMP-compliant production, with emphasis on reliability, energy efficiency, and regulatory alignment.

Leading electrical design and maintenance efforts, you will drive safety, automation, and innovation across pharma-specific electrical infrastructures, coordinating with