Filling Instrumentation Engineer
By Admin · IT & Software in Life Sciences
ROLE OVERVIEW
Pfizer's Vizag facility is a cornerstone of its global sterile injectables and vaccine manufacturing network. The Filling Instrumentation Engineer role is central to maintaining uninterrupted, compliant operation of critical fill-finish equipment, including vial washing, tunnel sterilization, filling, capping, and inspection lines. By ensuring precise calibration, predictive maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting of instrumentation and automation systems, this engineer directly supports the delivery of life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or DeltaV platforms in a GMP-regulated environment. As part of a forward-thinking engineering team, you will contribute to capacity expansions, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects, accelerating your career in pharmaceutical engineering while making a tangible impact on global health.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems across solution prep, vial washing, tunnel sterilization, filling, capping, inspection, and packaging areas.
- •Calibrate field instruments such as transmitters, sensors, gauges, flowmeters, control valves, and analytical instruments according to GMP procedures.
- •Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and DCS alarms, support automation upgrades, and participate in FAT/SAT activities.
- •Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and support CAPA, deviation investigations, and change control documentation.
- •Manage preventive maintenance plans, work orders, spare consumption, and task completion records in EAMS/CMMS.
- •Support installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new equipment, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.
- •Ensure adherence to EHS guidelines, LOTO procedures, 5S standards, and safe work practices.
- •Coordinate with Stores and Procurement to maintain availability of critical spares, consumables, and parts.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institute.
- 6–7 years of experience for Diploma holders or 1–3 years for B.Tech graduates in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, GEP, and pharmaceutical regulatory expectations including ICH and FDA guidelines.
- Working knowledge of equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration, and validation principles.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and OEM manuals for troubleshooting.
- Problem-solving capability using PDCA, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, and lean tools for root cause analysis.
- Foundational knowledge of risk-based maintenance, equipment criticality ranking, and cleanroom classifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Emerson DeltaV automation platforms
- •Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Oil Analysis
- •ISO 14644 Cleanroom & HVAC Systems
- •Shutdown Maintenance Planning
- •Audit Readiness & Regulatory Inspections
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. It is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of medicines and vaccines worldwide. The company focuses on breakthrough science to deliver innovative treatments across various therapeutic areas to improve health outcomes.
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