Maintenance Engineer

SUN PHARMA; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceuticals is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by driving maintenance initiatives and improving equipment performance. The role ensures facility and utility systems remain compliant, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.

This position collaborates cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams in a cGMP-regulated environment, handling PMs, utilities, documentation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Minimum three years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience within an Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) environment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practices (GDP).
• Experience preparing and executing technical documentation, validation protocols, investigations, and change controls.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B1+ or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize preventive maintenance programs and work orders to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot utilities and facility systems (HVAC, water systems, boilers, compressed air, electrical distribution).
• Support equipment qualification activities and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, change controls, investigations, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP and GDP standards.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

Are you a hands‑on engineering professional with a passion for equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence? We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by driving maintenance initiatives, improving equipment performance, and ensuring facility and utility systems remain compliant, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.

This role offers the opportunity to work cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams while supporting critical production operations in a cGMP‑regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Monitor work order status and collaborate with maintenance mechanics to ensure timely closure of open work orders.
• Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) activities and equipment breakdown work orders are executed efficiently and on schedule.
• Review preventive maintenance programs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support unscheduled maintenance activities and troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime.
• Maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and achievement of production targets.
• Assist with equipment qualification activities and continuous improvement projects.

Utilities & Facilities Management

• Maintain and support critical utility systems, including:
  • HVAC Systems
  • USP Water Systems
  • Boilers
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Hot Water Systems
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
• Maintain facility operations in compliance with FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate major maintenance shutdowns with Manufacturing and Project teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to reduce equipment downtime and support maintenance activities.

Compliance & Documentation

• Support the preparation and forecasting of annual maintenance budgets, including major projects and anticipated expenses.
• Write, review, and execute technical documentation, including:
  • Change Controls
  • Investigations
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Validation Protocols
  • Final Summary Reports
  • Qualification Documentation
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with cGMP requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience within an Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) environment preferred.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate engineered systems, equipment performance, quality systems, and compliance processes.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices.
• Experience preparing and executing technical documentation, validation protocols, investigations, and change controls.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Self‑motivated professional with a hands‑on approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and build strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B1+ or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, packaging systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of facility compliance requirements related to FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Work Environment

• Corporate office areas
• Manufacturing and production facilities
• Warehouses
• Utility and equipment support areas

The Role May Include Exposure To

• Manufacturing equipment and production noise
• Dust, fumes, gases, and odors
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Elevated work areas and scaffolding
• Chemical and electrical hazards
• Industrial maintenance activities requiring strict adherence to safety procedures

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and reach.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to navigate office, laboratory, warehouse, utility, and manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, safety glasses/goggles, and safety shoes.

Travel

• Up to 5% travel may be required.

Why Join Us?

Join a growing pharmaceutical organization where you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving the systems that keep production running safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, leading improvement initiatives, and making a direct impact on manufacturing performance and product quality.

Notice To Agency And Search Firm Representatives

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third‑party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

The presently‑anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $82,500 to $90,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an "at‑will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.