Pharma Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

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

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience within an Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) environment preferred.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B1+ or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain and support critical utility systems, including HVAC, USP Water, boilers, compressors, hot water, and electrical distribution.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

Sun Pharma is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support 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.