Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Maintenance Engineer (Oral Solid Dosage)
Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Pharmaceutical Maintenance Engineer (Oral Solid Dosage)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and proactive
Maintenance Engineer
with experience in the
oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical industry . The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment, including:
Tablet presses and capsule fillers
Coating machines.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), and validation activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs in the CMMS system.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and process optimization.
Support audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA and regulatory bodies.
Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed effectively.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
4+ years of maintenance experience in a
pharmaceutical oral solid dosage
manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
Hands‑on experience with tablet compression, encapsulation, granulation, and coating equipment.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Skills
Experience with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
Knowledge of HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and reliability engineering principles
Benefits
Vision insurance
401(k)
Medical insurance
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We are seeking a skilled and proactive
Maintenance Engineer
with experience in the
oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical industry . The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment, including:
Tablet presses and capsule fillers
Coating machines.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), and validation activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs in the CMMS system.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and process optimization.
Support audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA and regulatory bodies.
Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed effectively.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
4+ years of maintenance experience in a
pharmaceutical oral solid dosage
manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
Hands‑on experience with tablet compression, encapsulation, granulation, and coating equipment.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Skills
Experience with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
Knowledge of HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and reliability engineering principles
Benefits
Vision insurance
401(k)
Medical insurance
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