Instrumentation jobs in Hyderabad, Telangana

Company Description

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.

Job Summary

This role is for an Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of instrumentation systems within the plant. The position involves executing calibration activities, managing preventive and breakdown maintenance, and supporting automation systems to minimize downtime. The engineer will coordinate with vendors, follow GMP and cGMP guidelines, and implement SH&E norms including LOTO and JSA compliance.

" Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for recognizing potential hazards during critical maintenance and coordinating safety requirements through work permits, LOTO procedures, and JSA reviews to ensure 100% compliance.
• You will be responsible for handling the maintenance, calibration, and installation of instruments and control panels, ensuring accuracy and reliability in plant operations.
• You will be responsible for planning and executing preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance activities, maintaining good housekeeping, and managing critical spare availability efficiently.
• You will be responsible for supporting automation systems to minimize downtime, implementing control system backups, and identifying opportunities for new areas of automation.
• You will be responsible for managing calibration activities as per schedule, maintaining accurate records, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with ISO, cGMP, and statutory requirements.
• You will be responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation issues, coordinating with engineering teams, and issuing new instruments to user departments for seamless operations.
• You will be responsible for initiating purchase requisitions, inspecting received spares, and overseeing contractor work related to fabrication and insulation, while executing annual maintenance plans.
• You will be responsible for identifying process abnormalities, implementing lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Autonomous Maintenance, and coordinating small project modifications with plant leads.

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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.