shift engineer (Electrical )

PeopleStrong; North Goa; On-site; INR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure uninterrupted operation of plant machinery, utilities, and facility systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes adherence to cGMP, FDA, and MHRA standards while minimizing downtime and ensuring safety.

You will perform preventive and breakdown maintenance on process and utility equipment and manage critical systems such as HVAC, PW, WFI, and Pure Steam. Strong regulatory knowledge and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech/B.E. or Diploma in Electrical, Engineering.
• Experience: 3–7 years of hands‑on maintenance and utility work in pharmaceutical manufacturing (API/Formulations/Biologics).
• Willingness to work in 24/7 rotational shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Technical knowledge: pharmaceutical process equipment, cleanroom HVAC, and critical water systems (WFI/PW).
• Automation familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance of process and utility equipment.
• Operate and maintain pharma utilities including HVAC, PW, WFI, Pure Steam, chillers and air compressors.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor BMS and EMS to maintain cleanroom conditions, temperatures, humidity, and differential pressures.
• Conduct seamless shift handovers and supervise fitters, electricians, and utility operators.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PTW procedures.
• Assist in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and participate in CAPA for engineering deviations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Regulatory Acumen

Automation Familiarity

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

HMI systems

Job description

The Shift Engineer is responsible for the smooth and uninterrupted operation of all plant machinery, utilities, and facility systems during their designated shift. This role ensures that all engineering activities comply with strictly regulated pharmaceutical standards (cGMP, FDA, MHRA), while minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring a safe working environment.

Execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Breakdown Maintenance of process and Utility equipment.

Operate and maintain critical pharma utilities, including HVAC systems, Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Pure Steam generators, chillers, and air compressors.

Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on the shop floor to minimize production downtime.

Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ensure cleanroom temperatures, humidity, and differential pressures remain within acceptable limits.

2. Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all engineering work is executed in strict adherence to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Complete all maintenance logbooks, breakdown reports, and PM checklists in real-time, adhering to ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

Assist in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation activities.

Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for engineering deviations.

3. Shift Management & Safety

Conduct seamless shift handovers, ensuring the incoming shift is fully briefed on equipment status, ongoing repairs, and utility conditions.

Supervise and guide fitters, electricians, and utility operators working during the shift.

Ensure strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) protocols, including the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) system and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Tech/B.E.) or Diploma in Electrical, Engineering.

Experience: 3 to 7 years of hands-on maintenance and utility experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (API, Formulations, or Biologics).

Willingness to Work Shifts: Must be comfortable working in a 24/7 rotational shift environment, including nights and weekends.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmaceutical process equipment, cleanroom HVAC, and critical water systems (WFI/PW).

Automation Familiarity: Basic troubleshooting knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.

Regulatory Acumen: Solid understanding of global pharmaceutical regulatory guidelines and audit readiness.

Problem Solving: Ability to work under pressure, make quick technical decisions, and resolve sudden breakdowns efficiently.