Team Member Engineering Process

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 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.

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-

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.

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.

Requirements

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