Pharma Process Equipment Engineer - OSD Reliability

Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Engineer in Chantilly, VA to ensure reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of OSD manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Responsibilities include preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on blenders, granulators, tablet presses, coating, and packaging lines; support IQ/OQ/validation; maintain CMMS records; adhere to cGMP and safety; collaborate with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field.
4+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical oral solid dosage manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
Hands-on experience with tablet compression, encapsulation, granulation, and coating equipment.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment, including blenders, granulators, mills, tablet presses, capsule fillers, coating machines, and packaging lines.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), and validation activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs in the CMMS system.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and process optimization.
Support audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA and regulatory bodies.
Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed effectively.