Process Equipment Engineer- Oral Solid Disage experience required

Granules Pharmaceuticals; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Granules Pharmaceuticals in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Engineer to oversee maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems supporting safe, compliant production.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on oral solid dosage equipment, support IQ/OQ/validation activities, maintain CMMS records, and collaborate across Production, Quality, and Engineering to drive CAPA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field related to manufacturing.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical oral solid dosage environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA and safety regulations.
• Hands-on with tablet compression, encapsulation, granulation and coating equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support installation, IQ/OQ/validation activities and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs in the CMMS.
• Ensure maintenance complies with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve equipment issues.
• Participate in RCA and implement CAPA.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades, reliability improvements, and process optimization.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA/regulators.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

cGMP compliance

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

CMMS

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Engineer with experience in the oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment, including:
  • Blenders, granulators, mills.
  • Tablet presses and capsule fillers
  • Coating machines.
  • Packaging lines (bottle, blister, cartoners)
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installation, commission, 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Knowledge of HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and reliability engineering principles

We believe in fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.