Associate Manager - Engineering

Pfizer; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an experienced maintenance and reliability engineer in Visakhapatnam to drive safe, compliant operations and reliable equipment performance. You will oversee utility systems, support project execution, and contribute to process automation initiatives.

The role requires strong RCA, PM/PdM optimization, and GxP knowledge, with excellent communication and MS Excel skills. Collaboration with Production, Quality, and Regulatory teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical diploma with 8+ years experience or associate degree with 6+ years.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Experience with process automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering tasks, including redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively and developing short-term work plans.
• Provide engineering support for developing scopes of work, project execution plans, and engineering studies for equipment installation or modification.
• Offer operational support, review preventive and corrective work orders, and manage technical writing and document reviews.
• Ensure calibration compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, contemporary technologies, and best aseptic practices.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and update equipment reliability plans, collaborating with Production and Quality Team Leads.
• Promote workplace safety by following site safety procedures and performing proactive safety assessments.
• Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives, and serve as a liaison between quality, operations, and regulatory/compliance for timely closure of investigations.

Skills

Root Cause Failure Analysis

PM/PdM optimization

Process automation systems

GxP knowledge

Communication skills

MS Excel

Issue management

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering tasks, including the redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively and developing short-term work plans.
• Provide engineering support for developing scopes of work, project execution plans, and engineering studies for equipment installation or modification.
• Offer operational support, review preventive and corrective work orders, and manage technical writing and document reviews.
• Ensure calibration compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, contemporary technologies, and best aseptic practices.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and update equipment reliability plans, collaborating with Production and Quality Team Leads.
• Promote workplace safety by following site safety procedures and performing proactive safety assessments.
• Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives, and serve as a liaison between quality, operations, and regulatory/compliance for timely closure of investigations.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Electrical /Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Experience with process automation systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector
• Proficiency in technical writing and document reviews
• Knowledge of contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices
• Proactive approach to promoting safety within the workplace
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use