Team Member - Engineering

Dr Reddys; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical and life coverage

Family support (Maternity & Paternity)

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s is seeking an Experienced Team member to manage Instrumentation and Automation (I&A) in the Drug Substance manufacturing area. You will help maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize a complex I&A network while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will work with engineering, production, and QA teams to drive process improvements, support audits, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Electrical/CS) or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical or aseptic manufacturing with focus on I&A.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and GAMP 5 guidelines.
• Experience with common I&A systems like DCS, SCADA, PLC.

Responsibilities

• Implement preventive maintenance strategies for all I&A equipment in Drug Substance area.
• Qualify I&A equipment per cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot I&A system malfunctions to minimize production disruption.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and QA to optimize processes via automation.
• Stay updated on advancements in I&A tech relevant to biopharma manufacturing.
• Maintain and manage technical documentation for I&A systems.
• Prepare for and participate in audits/inspections related to I&A.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations in the plant.

Skills

I&A systems

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

Summary:

Experienced Team member to handle Instrumentation & Automation (I&A) function in Drug Substance manufacturing plant. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth operation, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of our biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. To join a team of technicians responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing a complex network of instrumentation and automation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Implement strategies for the preventative maintenance of all I&A equipment within the Drug Substance manufacturing area.
• Perform qualification of I&A equipment according to cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve I&A system malfunctions, ensuring minimal disruption to production timelines.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering personnel, production teams and quality assurance to identify opportunities for process optimization through automation.
• Stay current on advancements in I&A technology relevant to biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Manage and maintain technical documentation for all I&A systems.
• Prepare and participate in audits and inspections related to I&A systems.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and procedures within the manufacturing plant.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (in instrumentation/electronics & communication/ electrical/Computer Science)or a related field.
• Minimum 5years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or similar aseptic manufacturing environment with a focus on I&A.
• Proven experience in a technical environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and GAMP® 5 guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with common biopharmaceutical manufacturing automation systems (e.g., DCS, SCADA, PLC).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

About the Department Biologics

Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10-15-year time horizon.

With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas, covering ~US$80+ Bn in innovator sales - future business pipeline covers a variety of product classes and therapy areas, and new modalities. Fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing, manufacturing and commercializing multiple biosimilar products.

With a Product Development engine that has end-to-end capabilities - in-house clone development, upstream and downstream process development, bioanalytical development and proprietary formulation.

Supported by a Clinical and Regulatory team with experience in executing complex biosimilar programs with innovative global trial designs.

We have a proven experience in commercial-scale manufacturing across a variety of technology platforms with global quality standards and a highly competitive cost structure

Rich experience of commercializing high-quality biosimilars in multiple markets with over 900,000 patients having benefited from our products till date.

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/#!/