Instrumentation Engineer

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Hyderabad is looking for an Associate to provide maintenance support for analytical instruments. The ideal candidate will have a BE/B.Tech in a related field and 3–5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordinating with lab teams to ensure smooth operations. Effective communication and teamwork are essential for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Ability to document SAP PM module activities.
• Experience in interacting with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for AR&D lab analytical equipment.
• Responsible for breakdown and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain required spares inventory to reduce downtime.

Skills

Maintenance & troubleshooting skills of analytical instruments

Good knowledge of cGLP requirements

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Proactive nature

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation

Job description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000+ employees comes to work every day with one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities, or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency.

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

• Provide maintenance support for AR&D lab analytical equipment such as Agilent HPLC, Waters HPLC & UPLC, Agilent GC, Electrolab Dissolutions, UV & titrators.
• Responsible for breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, and spares inventory to reduce downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance of analytical instruments in the lab according to schedules.
• Install and shift instruments by coordinating with lab managers, vendor engineers, and installation teams.
• Attend breakdown calls and resolve them in minimum time.
• Maintain required spares inventory to reduce downtime and ensure average breakdown percentage stays below 0.5%.
• Document online SAP PM module activities.
• Coordinate and interact with lab scientists for smooth operation of instruments.

Key Personal Attributes

• Good knowledge of maintenance & troubleshooting skills of analytical instruments & related software.
• Good knowledge of cGLP requirements.
• Operating network knowledge.
• Experience interacting with analysts, AR&D team members, engineering team members, instrument vendors, and calibration service providers.

Qualifications

Educational qualification: BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation.

Minimum work experience: 3–5 years.

Skills & attributes

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of maintenance & troubleshooting skills of analytical instruments & related software.
• Good knowledge of cGLP requirements.

Behavioural Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in nature.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing