Team Member - Engineering (Process Maintenance)

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.

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Job Summary

This role is for a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation and maintenance of electrical systems and utilities within the plant. The position involves planning and executing preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety norms including LOTO and JSA, and supporting automation systems to minimize downtime. The engineer will lead troubleshooting efforts, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for equipment failures.

" Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for recognizing potential hazards during critical maintenance activities and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, including coordination of work permits and implementation of LOTO procedures.
• You will be responsible for planning and monitoring predictive, preventive, and shutdown maintenance activities, maintaining good housekeeping in utility areas, and ensuring availability of critical spares while optimizing consumption.
• You will be responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure such as transformers, generators, and indoor/outdoor substations including 33 KV H.T, LTPCC, and DG areas.
• You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining control systems, performing frequent backups, and identifying opportunities for automation to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• You will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical faults, performing breakdown maintenance with quick turnaround, and conducting CAPA using RCA, Why-Why analysis, and incident investigation techniques.
• You will be responsible for training team members on basic maintenance procedures and tools, and assessing their ability to handle installations and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation as per ISO, cGMP, and statutory requirements, including master maintenance schedules and updates in SAP.
• You will be responsible for identifying process abnormalities, implementing lean practices such as 5S, Kaizen, and Autonomous Maintenance, and supporting small project modifications in coordination with plant leads.

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Educational Qualification

Diploma/Graduation in Electronics, Electrical, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is mandatory.

Minimum Work Experience

3+ / 6+ years of experience.

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Design Codes
• Engineering Drawings
• Technical Documentation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Vendor Management
• Control System Design
• Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV)
• Automation

Resident Skills

• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Lean Methodologies
• Root Cause Analysis
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Operational Excellence

Behavioural Skills

• Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Team Leadership and Mentorship
• Commitment to Safety and Compliance

Critical Exposures

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems used in injectables manufacturing is desired.
• Exposure to supporting validation activities for automated systems, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards is preferred.
• Experience with OEM-provided control systems including communication signals (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS), sensors, actuators, and automation panels is preferred.
• Experience in integrating automation solutions with existing manufacturing processes, including MES, batch control, and interlocks for safety and efficiency is desired.

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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/#!/"