Engineering - PM - Sr. Executive

PeopleStrong; Daman; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in Daman is looking for a Maintenance and Automation Engineer to oversee preventive maintenance for OSD machinery. This role involves programming PLC systems, managing calibration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience in maintenance operations. Responsibilities also include inventory management and team supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance of OSD machinery.
• Proficient in programming PLC systems.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery.
• Troubleshoot and program PLC systems for optimization.
• Manage calibration and testing of field instruments.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Instrumentation calibration

Preventive maintenance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Maintenance Operations: Oversee the preventive, breakdown, and predictive maintenance schedules for all OSD machinery, including high-speed Tablet Presses, Fluid Bed Processors (FBP), and Auto-coaters.

Automation & PLC/SCADA: Troubleshoot, modify, and program PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi) and update SCADA/HMI interfaces for process optimization and recipe management.

Instrumentation Calibration: Manage the calibration and loop testing of critical field instruments, sensors, and actuators to ensure precise automated controls.

Data Integrity & 21 CFR Part 11: Ensure all computerized systems, audit trails, electronic records, and user access levels strictly comply with ALCOA+ principles and global regulatory standards.

QMS & Audit Compliance: Lead investigations for engineering deviations, implement CAPAs, draft Change Controls, and represent the automation/maintenance department during regulatory audits (USFDA/MHRA).

Validation & Qualification: Author and execute validation protocols (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) for software upgrades, computerized systems, and newly installed manufacturing equipment.

Spare Parts & Inventory: Manage a cost-effective inventory of critical mechanical, electrical, and automation spares to guarantee minimum production downtime.

Resource Management: Supervise and train a team of technicians and junior engineers, ensuring strict adherence to engineering SOPs and shop-floor safety protocols.