Team Leader - Engineering (Process Instrumentation)

Job Summary This role is for an Engineering Maintenance and Automation Manager, responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical engineering systems including Standalone PLCs, DCS, HVAC, WFI, PW, steam, and utility infrastructure. The position ensures regulatory compliance, safety adherence, and system reliability through preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies. Key responsibilities include leading engineering projects, managing CAPEX budgets, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring timely execution of automation, calibration, and modification activities. The role also focuses on optimizing automation systems, driving energy efficiency, and maintaining audit readiness through robust documentation and quality management practices. ' Roles & Responsibilities - Handling of L2, HMI & IPC upgradation projects - OSD process equipment like FBD, RMG, FBE, Compression, coating CAM packing lines and Packing handling experience required - Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical engineering systems-including Standalone PLC, DCS, HVAC, WFI, PW, and steam-to ensure continuous availability and minimal downtime. - Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and local regulations by conducting internal audits, enforcing safety protocols, and implementing effective CAPAs using tools like Why-Why analysis, Kaizens, and Poka-yoke. - Lead and execute engineering and automation projects from initiation to completion, including resource planning, budget approvals, and coordination with finance and SCM for timely delivery. - Maintain and optimize automation systems by identifying performance gaps, proposing improved architectures, and ensuring integration with plant operations. - Develop and monitor calibration schedules in SAP, ensuring execution as per SOPs, analyzing calibration data, and driving improvements in instrument reliability. - Design and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, conduct breakdown analysis, and implement RCM and condition monitoring practices. - Train and mentor engineering teams on maintenance procedures, hazard identification, and safety practices, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning. - Prepare and execute equipment qualification and validation schedules-including URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and ensure documentation compliance through cross-functional coordination. ' Educational Qualification B Tech/ Diploma in Electrical and electronics/ Eectronics and communications. Relevant Exp Required: OSD Process Maintenance Minimum Work Experience 10+ years of experience. Skills & Attributes Functional Skills - Calibration - Change Control - Computer System Validation - Failure Analysis - Instrumentation - Predictive Maintenance - Programmable Logic Controllers Resident Skills - Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) - Lean Methodologies - Total Productive Maintenance - Vendor Management Behavioural Skills - System ownership - takes full accountability for the performance, reliability, and compliance of engineering and automation systems. - Team empowerment - builds technical capability through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations. - Continuous improvement mindset - proactively identifies gaps, drives innovation, and implements systemic enhancements in maintenance and automation practices. Critical Exposures - 5+ years in roles across Instrumentation / Automation / Calibration in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is desired. - Exposure to the performance and quality of instrumentation systems is preferred. - Experience in maintaining and calibrating process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, and flow sensors is preferred. - Experience in ensuring system uptime and reliability using automation tools such as SCADA, PLCs, DCS and DAS is preferred. ' Skills: Computer System Validation, Instrumentation, Calibration, Failure Analysis, Change Control, Predictive Maintenance, Vendor Management Experience: 0.00-0.00 Years