Team Member - QC Instrumentation

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Srikakulam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical coverage

Family support (Maternity & Paternity)

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to manage preventive and breakdown maintenance of analytical instruments in our GMP-compliant labs. You will plan PM schedules, update SAP PM, and coordinate breakdown repairs to ensure instrument availability.

The role requires 3–8 years of experience in pharma QC/R&D instrument maintenance, with hands-on SAP PM experience and strong troubleshooting skills. Relevant engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Biomedical, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience may also be considered.
• 3-8 years of experience in maintenance of analytical laboratory instruments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PM Module is mandatory/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Prepare, maintain, and update PM schedules in SAP.
• Generate, monitor, and close PM work orders and breakdown notifications in SAP.
• Develop and maintain task lists for analytical instruments.
• Ensure synchronization of PM schedules with calibration schedules.
• Manage maintenance records, PM documents, SOPs, and task lists.
• Coordinate instrument breakdown troubleshooting and restoration activities.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and warehouse stock.
• Generate STO requests and coordinate procurement of spares.
• Handle spare part code creation and extension activities.
• Obtain quotations and coordinate with vendors for spare procurement.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, and Safety requirements.
• Participate in technical, SOP, and CGMP training programs.
• Support laboratory operations by minimizing equipment downtime.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Calibration schedule management

Documentation

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Biomedical, Mechatronics or equivalent

Diploma holders with relevant experience may be considered

Tools

SAP PM

Instrument Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Vendor Coordination

Job description

Job Description

Company 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.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Prepare, maintain, and update PM schedules in SAP.
• Generate, monitor, and close PM work orders and breakdown notifications in SAP.
• Develop and maintain task lists for analytical instruments.
• Ensure synchronization of PM schedules with calibration schedules.
• Manage maintenance records, PM documents, SOPs, and task lists.
• Coordinate instrument breakdown troubleshooting and restoration activities.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and warehouse stock.
• Generate STO requests and coordinate procurement of spares.
• Handle spare part code creation and extension activities.
• Obtain quotations and coordinate with vendors for spare procurement.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, and Safety requirements.
• Participate in technical, SOP, and CGMP training programs.
• Support laboratory operations by minimizing equipment downtime.

Qualifications

Required Educational Qualification

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Biomedical, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience Required

• 3-8 years of experience in maintenance of analytical laboratory instruments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical QC/R&D laboratories is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PM Module is mandatory/preferred.

Technical Skills Required

• Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance.
• SAP PM (Plant Maintenance Module).
• Instrument Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis.
• Calibration Schedule Management.
• Spare Parts Inventory Management.
• Vendor Coordination and Service Management.
• GMP, GLP, Data Integrity Compliance.
• Documentation and Technical Report Preparation.

Instruments Exposure

Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of:

• HPLC (Agilent, Waters, Shimadzu)
• UPLC Systems
• GC & GC-MS
• LC-MS/MS (Sciex)
• ICP-MS / ICP-OES
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometers
• Karl Fischer Titrators
• TOC Analyzers
• Particle Size Analyzers
• FTIR
• XRD Systems
• MALS and other advanced analytical instruments

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Excellent documentation practices.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Planning and execution capability.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Team player with safety-first mindset.
• Ability to work under breakdown and production-critical situations.

Preferred Industry

• API Analytical lab in QC.
• Formulation Analytical lab in QC.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• PM Compliance (%)
• Breakdown Closure TimeEquipment Uptime
• Instrument Availability
• Spare Inventory Optimization
• SAP Order Closure Compliance
• Audit Readiness
• Safety Compliance
• Cost Saving Through Maintenance Initiatives

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Experience in TPM implementation.
• Exposure to FMEA, RCA, CAPA, Why-Why Analysis.
• Knowledge of AMC/CMC contract management.
• Experience in cost optimization and inventory reduction projects.

Exposure to regulatory audits (USFDA, MHRA, WHO, ANVISA, etc.).

Additional Information

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

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

Job Family: Quality

Sub Job Family: Quality Assurance

Preferred type of working: On-Premise

Business unit: GMO

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