Associate Instrumentation Engineer

Pfizer; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an Associate in Global Supply to support engineering in planning preventive maintenance for filling equipment, manage work order backlogs, and assist in installation and qualification of equipment. The role emphasizes reliability-based maintenance, documentation, and collaboration across teams to ensure compliant, smooth operations.

You will contribute to continuous process improvements, participate in capital projects, and help archive essential utility and cGMP documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in reliability-based maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to write and provide simple and accurate instructions.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated computer and technical skills.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering team in planning and overseeing preventative maintenance for filling equipment.
• Manage the status of work control and backlog from work order submission to completion.
• Assist in maintenance work management and the installation, commissioning, and qualification of equipment.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide input on capital project design regarding equipment selection and specifications to minimize life cycle costs.
• Communicate schedules to all resources, including maintenance, production, outside services, stores, and engineering.
• Oversee pest control management in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Pfizer internal requirements.
• Manage and properly archive all utility documents and drawings.
• Ensure the generation and maintenance of documentation supporting Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organize work to meet deadlines, and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.

Skills

Reliability maintenance

Maintenance planning

Documentation writing

Computer skills

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a key role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. Your innovative ideas and proactive actions will help us imagine new possibilities and bring them to life, making a significant impact on global health. As an Associate in the Global Supply division, you will contribute to improving patients' lives while working at Pfizer. Your dedication and expertise will ensure our plants, utility systems, buildings, and equipment are operational, helping us achieve new milestones and assist patients worldwide.

What You Will Achieve

• Support the Engineering team in planning and overseeing preventative maintenance for filling equipment.
• Manage the status of work control and backlog from work order submission to completion.
• Assist in maintenance work management and the installation, commissioning, and qualification of equipment.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide input on capital project design regarding equipment selection and specifications to minimize life cycle costs.
• Communicate schedules to all resources, including maintenance, production, outside services, stores, and engineering.
• Oversee pest control management in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Pfizer internal requirements.
• Manage and properly archive all utility documents and drawings.
• Ensure the generation and maintenance of documentation supporting Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organize work to meet deadlines, and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in reliability-based maintenance practices
• Demonstrated ability to write and provide simple and accurate instructions
• Aseptic manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated computer and technical skills
• Effective problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Knowledge or experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP) environment
• Biopharma experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

Work Location Assignment

On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers. Engineering Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.