ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to support engineering in pharma operations in line with all safety, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

• Participate in design and process project discussions to ensure reliability by design is integrated prior to equipment arrival.

• Own and prepare preventative and predictive maintenance plans for new pharmaceutical equipment; approve procedures in Maximo.

• Complete and document PMs and pDMs for manufacturing equipment in Maximo.

• Ensure commissioning spare parts are received and cataloged in Maximo.

• Identify, receive, and catalog critical spare parts in Maximo.

• Actively participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and the commissioning and qualification of equipment.

• Review and approve process-related commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols for completeness and accuracy; execute protocols in line with project schedules.

• Review and approve process flow diagrams (PFDs), specifications, layouts, and P&IDs.

• Ensure high performance in day-to-day preventative and demand maintenance activities for manufacturing and utility equipment.

• Liaise with operations, quality, and technical teams to maximize equipment and process performance.

• Maintain records and documentation according to Engineering Procedures and maintenance requirements.

• Collaborate with internal/external engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers for troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of equipment.

• Complete instrument calibrations as per schedule.

• Take ownership of the site’s Predictive Maintenance program, including managing and developing outsourced condition monitoring contracts, implementing recommendations, and tracking closure.

• Implement equipment/process upgrades in a culture of continuous improvement.

• Support production teams in maintaining equipment to meet output and yield targets.

• Adhere to all quality and safety policies.

• Support successful external inspections and internal audits.

• Supervise external contractors as required.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant Trade Qualification or Engineering Certificate (minimum requirement).

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (preferred).

Technical/Business Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (Pharma/Biologics/Medical Device).

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment.

• Strong experience with instrumentation and PLC troubleshooting.

Core Competencies

Cognitive Skills

• Proven problem-solving under pressure.

• Ability to propose and implement innovative solutions.

• High attention to detail and procedural compliance.

• Results-driven and target-focused.

• Commitment to quality and consistent high standards.

• Demonstrates strong integrity and work ethic.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Understands and applies continuous improvement principles.

Ownership & Accountability

• Personally committed to organizational goals and strategic imperatives.

• Supports a positive and compliant developmental culture.

• Knowledgeable of internal policies and procedures.

• Works autonomously with initiative and sound judgment.

• Maintains a “Right First Time” ethos.

• Ensures adherence to all GMP, ISO, FDA, and company regulations.

• Demonstrates persistence in resolving issues to closure.

Influence & Leadership

• Supports cross-functional teams and cost improvement initiatives.

• Provides technical leadership and stakeholder collaboration.

• Contributes to site goals and change initiatives.

• Leads and delivers new training programs.

Decision Making & Impact

• Works independently with minimal direction.

• Exercises judgment in determining technical objectives.

• Handles day-to-day training and development queries; escalates major issues as needed.

• Presents technical data to facilitate decision-making.

Supervision

Received

• Operates in a largely self-managed environment with some oversight.

Provided

• No direct reports.

• Interfaces with external contractors, service engineers, commissioning personnel, safety inspectors, and equipment engineers.

• May provide training or mentorship to new team members.

• May lead projects and training initiatives.

EHS Responsibilities

• Comply with all EHS policies and demonstrate best practices.

• Be vigilant of personal and team safety; follow all safety signs and barriers.

• Report all incidents and near-misses promptly and log them in the EHS system.

• Promote a culture of EHS excellence by submitting improvement opportunities.

• Attend mandatory EHS training and medical surveillance.

• Wear all required PPE.