Team Leader - Engineering (Process Instrumentation)

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Medchal–Malkajgiri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Learning and development opportunities

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking an Engineering Maintenance and Automation Manager to oversee operation, maintenance, and improvement of critical systems (PLC, DCS, HVAC, WFI, PW, steam). You will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and reliability, while driving CAPEX budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 10+ years in pharma maintenance, hands-on calibration, and a focus on energy efficiency and audit readiness through robust documentation.

Qualifications

• B Tech/ Diploma in Electrical and electronics/ Eectronics and communications.
• 10+ years of experience in OSD Process Maintenance.
• Experience with GMP/FDA and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of Standalone PLC, DCS, HVAC, WFI, PW, and steam systems.
• Lead engineering and automation projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop calibration schedules and ensure SOP-compliant execution.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance and RCM practices.

Skills

Calibration

Change Control

Computer System Validation

Failure Analysis

Instrumentation

Predictive Maintenance

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

B Tech/ Diploma in Electrical and electronics/ Eectronics and communications.

Tools

SCADA

DAS

Job description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for 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.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for 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

Job Summary

This role is for an Engineering Maintenance and Automation Manager, responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical engineering systems including Standalone PLCs, DCS, HVAC, WFI, PW, steam, and utility infrastructure. The position ensures regulatory compliance, safety adherence, and system reliability through preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

Key responsibilities include leading engineering projects, managing CAPEX budgets, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring timely execution of automation, calibration, and modification activities. The role also focuses on optimizing automation systems, driving energy efficiency, and maintaining audit readiness through robust documentation and quality management practices.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Handling of L2, HMI & IPC upgradation projects
• OSD process equipment like FBD, RMG, FBE, Compression, coating CAM packing lines and Packing handling experience required
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical engineering systems—including Standalone PLC, DCS, HVAC, WFI, PW, and steam to ensure continuous availability and minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and local regulations by conducting internal audits, enforcing safety protocols, and implementing effective CAPAs using tools like Why-Why analysis, Kaizens, and Poka-yoke.
• Lead and execute engineering and automation projects from initiation to completion, including resource planning, budget approvals, and coordination with finance and SCM for timely delivery.
• Maintain and optimize automation systems by identifying performance gaps, proposing improved architectures, and ensuring integration with plant operations.
• Develop and monitor calibration schedules in SAP, ensuring execution as per SOPs, analyzing calibration data, and driving improvements in instrument reliability.
• Design and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, conduct breakdown analysis, and implement RCM and condition monitoring practices.
• Train and mentor engineering teams on maintenance procedures, hazard identification, and safety practices, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Prepare and execute equipment qualification and validation schedules—including URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and ensure documentation compliance through cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

B Tech/ Diploma in Electrical and electronics/ Eectronics and communications.

Relevant Exp Required: OSD Process Maintenance

Minimum Work Experience

10+ years of experience.

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Calibration
• Change Control
• Computer System Validation
• Failure Analysis
• Instrumentation
• Predictive Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers

Resident Skills

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Lean Methodologies
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Vendor Management

Behavioural Skills

• System ownership – takes full accountability for the performance, reliability, and compliance of engineering and automation systems.
• Team empowerment – builds technical capability through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations.
• Continuous improvement mindset – proactively identifies gaps, drives innovation, and implements systemic enhancements in maintenance and automation practices.

Critical Exposures

• 5+ years in roles across Instrumentation / Automation / Calibration in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is desired.
• Exposure to the performance and quality of instrumentation systems is preferred.
• Experience in maintaining and calibrating process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, and flow sensors is preferred.
• Experience in ensuring system uptime and reliability using automation tools such as SCADA, PLCs, DCS and DAS is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalise your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/