Team Member - Engineering (Instrumentation)

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity - to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice - purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose - helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• To bring about Improvement in machine availability, time bound repair of instruments (along with the relevant records).
• To ensure the asset owners are aware of the maintainability issues of their assets.
• Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting, diagnostics, assembly, repair, and a proactive maintenance of systems and instruments in a cost effective manner.
• To ensure that all the drawings and technical specifications of the equipment, instrument and system in his area are updated.
• To reuse and recycle instruments, etc. where ever possible.
• To attend and resolve all instrumentation issues or problems on war foot basis.
• Investigating calibration failures and failure between Preventive maintenance and taking the corrective action and co-ordination with team.
• Ensure that documentation of calibration activities of instrument are in place.
• To co-ordinate with the production team in identifying and execution of automation projects as per site objectives.
• To maintain records/documents as per SOPs.
• To introduce initiatives to reduce cost.
• Trouble shooting with an objective of finding permanent solution.
• To ensure cGMP implementation in his area as per the QMS.
• Ensure the good housekeeping as per site objectives.
• To meet SHE targets and ensure safety in his area, and to follow the work permit system.
• To ensure timely documentation as per the SOP.
• To ensure correct entries in respective log books.
• To be involved in pre-audits (relevant to ESD).
• To ensure and implement GDP as per the company’s quality policy.
• To ensure that the department meets its budget targets.
• To ensure the facility upkeep as per site objectives at all times.
• Responsible to Perform Preventive maintenance.
• Responsible to perform equipment/Instrument / Computer system qualification.
• Responsible for the Preventive maintenance of PLC & DCS systems.
• Trouble shoot DCS issues with respect to field instruments ie., end to end verification of field wiring up to SCADA system and resolve the issue.

Educational qualification- Diploma/ Graduation in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering or related field is mandatory

Minimum work Experience- 3+ / 6+ years of experience

Skills & attributes -

Functional Skills-

• Calibration
• Computer System Validation
• Instrumentation
• Preventive Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Spare Parts Management
• Technical Documentation

Resident Skills

• Audit Management
• Compliance Management
• Lean Methodologies
• Root Cause Analysis
• Workplace Safety

Behavioural Skills

• Proactive Safety Awareness Demonstrates vigilance in identifying hazards and enforcing safety protocols during maintenance activities.
• Process Discipline and Documentation Maintains accurate records, follows SOPs, and ensures compliance with GMP/cGMP and statutory standards.
• Collaborative Problem Solving Works effectively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Critical exposures

• Experience in performing calibration of laboratory instruments, manufacturing equipment, and utilities in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards is desired. Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Life Sciences industry is desired
• Exposure to developing and managing calibration schedules to ensure timely and compliant calibration of critical equipment is preferred.
• Experience in documenting calibration activities, including calibration certificates, deviation handling, and audit readiness, is desired.
• Experience in using Computerized Calibration Management Systems (CCMS) and digital calibration tools is desired.

About the Department

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)

At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.

We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.

Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/