Senior Maintenance Engineer - Pharma Equipment Leader

Hovid Bhd

Chemor

On-site

MYR 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Hovid Bhd in Malaysia seeks an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer/Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance operations in a pharma manufacturing setting. You will drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement, and ensure GMP compliance while minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and hands-on experience with preventive maintenance, calibration, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or equipment reliability within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG, food manufacturing, or regulated industries is advantageous.
  • Hands-on experience in maintenance planning, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment optimization.
  • Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
  • Familiar with preventive maintenance systems and engineering documentation.
  • Understanding of GMP, ISO standards, and manufacturing compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily maintenance activities, troubleshooting, repair, and breakdown analysis of manufacturing equipment.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) programs to ensure all scheduled maintenance activities are completed on time.
  • Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce recurring breakdowns.
  • Supervise maintenance personnel and coordinate maintenance schedules to support operational requirements.
  • Participate in FAT, commissioning, validation, and handover of new equipment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting
Industrial automation
Preventive maintenance planning
Troubleshooting
Leadership
Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics/Electronics background

Tools

SCADA
Maintenance management software
Industrial instrumentation

Job description

Hovid Bhd in Malaysia seeks an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer/Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance operations in a pharma manufacturing setting. You will drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement, and ensure GMP compliance while minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and hands-on experience with preventive maintenance, calibration, and

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