Engineer - Validation and Testing

GEA Germany GmbH; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Pharma Systems, part of the GEA Group, is seeking a project engineer to design, coordinate and monitor multiple engineering projects in the pharma sector. Responsibilities include preparation and review of mechanical and electrical checklists, FAT/SAT protocols, qualification packages, machine calibration, and on-site support during installation.

Candidates should have 5–6 years in validation and testing for pharma/formulation processes, with exposure to compression machinery; willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-6 years of validation and testing experience in pharma.
• Knowledge of pharma formulation processes and compression machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation & review of mechanical and electrical check list of machines.
• Preparation & review of Assembly protocols
• Review of qualification documentation package
• Preparation of FAT document
• Preparation of SAT document
• Mechanical verification of machines as per protocol before FAT
• Execution of FAT protocol during FAT
• Perform the machine Validation & Testing as per protocol
• Execute and perform the Placebo trials on machine
• Calibration of machine and peripherals required to calibrate the machine
• Compilation & verification of Test Certificates of individual parts of machine
• Preparation of certification package
• Support to site engineering team during installation and qualification on site
• Willing to travel on site, if required

Skills

Validation & Testing

Pharma processes

Compression machine

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

The GEA Group is one of the largest system providers globally for food, pharma and energy processes with about EUR 5.5 billion revenue in 2025 with its headquarters in Duesseldorf-Germany. GEA Pharma Systems is part of the GEA Group and is dedicated to innovation and thereby providing durable quality through its well established brands: Aeromatic-Fielder™ and Collette™ - batch and continuous granulation, drying, pelletizing and coating; Buck® & Buck Systems™ - containment interface and contained materials handling; Courtoy™ - tablet compression ( ORAL SOLID DOSAGE) “; GEA Pharma Systems’ activities include partnering with customers to develop new products and enhance clinical effectiveness; the supply of R&D-scale and stand-alone production equipment; and the installation of complete integrated production lines

What are we looking for?

A project engineer capable to engineer, design, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned multiple engineering projects. And whose responsibility lies in delivery and execution of project complying to quality, cost, schedule.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Preparation & review of mechanical and electrical check list of machines.
• Preparation & review of Assembly protocols
• Review of qualification documentation package
• Preparation of FAT document
• Preparation of SAT document.
• Mechanical verification of machines as per protocol before FAT.
• Execution of FAT protocol during FAT
• Perform the machine Validation & Testing as per protocol.
• Execute and perform the Placebo trials on machine.
• Calibration of machine and peripherals required to calibrate the machine
• Compilation & verification of Test Certificates of individual parts of machine.
• Preparation of certification package
• Support to site engineering team during installation and qualification on site
• Willing to travel on site, if required.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Qualifications Engineering Graduate (Mechanical Engineer - preferred) Experience: Minimum 5-6 Years of experience in Validation & Testing role with pharmaceutical industry. Desirable to have broad knowledge of Pharma Formulation processes/product lines – Compression machine

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.