Sr. Specialist

Julphar; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Julphar is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for Equipment in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The role focuses on ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment in line with GMP and safety standards.

Key activities include maintenance of tablet, liquid, and cream/ointment lines; RCA and CAPA; equipment qualification support; and collaboration with Production, QA, and Engineering to plan shutdowns and manage

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with OSD manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as Tablet, Liquid, and Cream/Ointment manufacturing lines.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement CAPA.
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Prepare and review maintenance SOPs and documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, and Engineering for maintenance planning and shutdowns.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and initiate procurement requests when required.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

CAPA

GMP compliance

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for Equipment is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment in compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as:
• Tablet Manufacturing Equipment (Solid Dosage)
• Liquid Manufacturing Equipment (Syrups / Suspensions)
• Cream / Ointment Manufacturing Equipment (Semi-Solid Dosage)
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Prepare and review maintenance SOPs and documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, and Engineering departments for maintenance planning and shutdown schedules.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and initiate procurement requests when required.
• Participate in internal and external audits and address maintenance-related observations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with OSD manufacturing equipment.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Key Competencies

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• GMP Compliance
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Reporting
• Teamwork & Coordination
• Safety Awareness

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