Automation Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary
This role is for an Automation Systems Engineer responsible for executing automation-related projects and qualifying systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations. The position involves coordinating with vendors and OEMs to manage project schedules, resolve implementation challenges, and maintain system performance. The engineer will plan for hardware redundancy, monitor component obsolescence, and implement upgrades and replacements as needed.
Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for executing automation-related projects and qualifying systems to ensure reliable performance and compliance with engineering standards.
• You will be responsible for coordinating with vendors and OEMs to track project execution against agreed schedules and resolve implementation challenges.
• You will be responsible for planning for redundant hardware availability to minimize breakdown time and ensure continuous operation of automation systems.
• You will be responsible for developing and implementing a monitoring program for automation system component obsolescence and timely replacement.
• You will be responsible for applying industry best practices such as GAMP and ISA standards, and adhering to corporate policies for automation routines, requalification, and change management.
• You will be responsible for executing design reviews and optimizing testing phases for automation systems to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• You will be responsible for standardizing automation software and hardware configurations with minimal customization to improve maintainability and scalability.
• You will be responsible for planning and executing system upgrades in coordination with vendors and IT teams, and supporting complex troubleshooting and investigations related to automation systems.

Qualifications

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
Behavioural Skills
• Problem-Solving Mind-set
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Coordination
• Attention to Detail and Process Discipline
Critical exposures
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems used in injectable 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.

Additional Information

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.
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