Sr. Technician

Julphar; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UAE seeks an Engineering Support Specialist to ensure compliance with cGMP principles and conduct preventive maintenance on non-sterile production and packaging equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 4-6 years of relevant experience. Strong mechanical knowledge and expertise in SAP are essential. The role involves preparing for audits, overseeing maintenance activities, and contributing to a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical or food industries preferred.
• Strong command in English (communicating, writing, and speaking).
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to cGMP principles and provide engineering support.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Prepare for internal and external audits with required documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Analytical skills

Effective communication

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

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 Description

1. Responsible to adhere with cGMP principles and maintain them in effective manner and provide engineering support and maintenance activities.
2. Ensures that Repair activities are in alignment with company policies and goals and meet or exceed machines maintenance requirements.
3. Monitor all safety activities of Engineering Section.
4. Responsible to Maintenance Activities for the following Non Sterile Production & Packaging equipment.

Production Equipment

• “Fette” Tablet Compression (Fette 2090-I, 2090-II, 3090-I, 3090-II, P1000
• “IMA KILIAN” Tablet Compression (SYN-500, S250 PLUS, T-200/19D)
• “MG2” Capsule Filling (Suprema, Futura)
• “Zanchetta” Granulator (ROTO F600, ROTO P600
• “GEA” Fluid Bed Dryer (T-6 2110)
• “Glatt” Granulator (VG PRO 1200)
• “Glatt” Fluid Bed Dryer (WSG PRO 300)
• “Robert Bosch” Capsule Filling (GKF 2500S, GKF 800
• “Diessel” Silo Vessel (S01 to S10)
• “Diessel” Holding Tank (HT-01 to HT-11)
• “Diessel” Syrup Manufacturing Vessel (MF-01 to MF-07)
• “Becomix” Manufactring Vessel (LIM 250)
• “Becomix” Premelting Vessel (MV 250)
• “Becomix” Melting Vessel (RW 2000S)
• “Becomix” Homogenizing Mixer (RW 500CD, RW 1000CD, RW 2000CD)

Packaging Equipment

• “Uhlmann” Blistering (UPS 1040, B1330, UPS 1020)
• “Uhlmann” Shrink-wrap (ESF 1015, E3025
• “Uhlmann” Cartoner (C-2304, C-2205, C-100
• “CAM” Blistering (NMX, MC)
• “CAM” Cartoner (HV/1, PMX/1
• “Bausch+Strobel” Powder Filling (SPM 4000, SPM 1010)
• “Bausch+Strobel” Filling (UDF 3071,
• “Bausch+Strobel” Capping (RVS 8000,
• “Baush+Strobel” Labeling (ESF1015
• “IWK” Tube Filling (TFS 80-2)
• “IWK” Cartoner (SC5)
• “Norden” Tube Fillling (NM 1700, NML 150-M)
• “Norden” Cartoner (NPS, NPL 150)
• “NIMA” Tube Fillling (MTL200/L DT+JUMBO)
• “Sarong” Suppository (Saas-6, Saas-9)

1. Responsible for the overall repair Non sterile Production & Packaging equipment maintenance operations.
2. Perform planned preventative maintenance equipment to prevent downtime or reduction in efficiency.
3. Responsible for the overhauling and up grading of old machines, if required.
4. Ensures that Repair activities are in alignment with company policies and goals and meet or exceed machines maintenance requirements.
5. Ensures that the activities carried out in the facility are in compliance with the last CGMP, Workplace Safety and Health and other applicable regulations.
6. Develop requirements for capital equipment acquisitions as needed to meet department objectives
7. Cost Saving Goals.
8. All maintenance and report should be completed on time with no errors.
9. Responsible for a smooth running of all Mechanical equipment and fulfilling the requirements of Production/ Packaging Dept. and the Operations.
10. Report time and material consumed on job order for requested work.
11. Be responsible for preparing for internal and external audits to be ready with required records, data, preventive maintenance documents and SOPs.
12. Responsible to assure Good Automated Manufacturing Practice(GAMP), cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) being adhered and followed
13. Ensure the Maintenance of each equipment is carried out as per the Support Recommendation and Instruction manual including Electrical and Mechanical.
14. Work on Breakdown by Regular Inspection and Implementation in each related equipment.
15. Generate work Completion report, Log Books and Daily Activity Reports.
16. Complete Log Books of all Maintenance (Breakdown & Preventive Maintenance) carried out on each equipment for future reference
17. Check the daily notifications and Job Orders from the SAP Coordinator.
18. Coordinate with SAP Coordinator to complete the all pending notifications from different Users and Preventive Maintenance.

Core Competency

1. Disciplined, Open for new learnings at the workplace
2. Good on Process Compliance, & implementation skill
3. Basic command in English
4. Responsible in approach, high on Accountability & Ownership
5. Good in Time & Task Management

Qualification/Functional Knowledge

1. Bachelor Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2. At least 4-6 years’ experience in similar organization in Pharmaceutical is preferred Food Industries etc and good knowledge of mechanics
3. Knowledgeable with all types of Non Sterile Equipment, its parts and operation.
4. Understands all aspects of pharma machineries installation and maintenance.
5. GED (Good Engineering Documents): - Strong knowledge of engineering and maint documents.
6. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic processes.
7. Preventive/corrective maintenance: - knowledge of PM/CM planning/scheduling & implementation including planned & unplanned maintenance concept.
8. Strong command in English (communicating, writing and speaking).
9. Professional in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, etc.).
10. Excellent management skills.
11. Effective oral and written communication skills.
12. Has positive mind-set attitude.
13. Effective encouragement skills.
14. Strong Analytical skills.
15. Knowledgeable with the materials and equipment that requires to use in pharma equipment and its maintenance.
16. Knowledge in SAP

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