Assistant Manager - Engineering (Automation - Lead)

Join Our Team as a Site Instrumentation & Automation Lead at Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt.📍Location:Navi Mumbai, India Ltd.

If you are passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and cutting-edge automation in healthcare manufacturing, this is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and transformative environment this job is for you!

About Company - Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is a Joint Venture between two pharmaceutical giants - Zydus Healthcare Ltd.; an India based leading Pharmaceutical Company with global footprints and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the largest Pharmaceutical Company coming from Japan with worldwide presence. For more information visit - https://www.takeda.com/en-in/who-we-are/about-zydus-takeda.

Qualification

• Education (minimum/desirable): University degree in Instrumentation / Electrical / Industrial Automation

• Experience: At least 08years (with 1-2 years in Lead / Deputy- Lead role) of handling Instrumentation and Automation systems Operation, facilitiesand utilities. Hands on working experience in developing, Trouble shooting, Managing Automation systems from L0 to L4 Level

• Experience from any chemical or API manufacturing industry 

Accountabilities

• As Site Instrumentation and Automation lead shall ensure smooth operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems, Calibration plan execution across the span of control.

• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of automated processes, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.

• Span of control for Budget will be for Spares Management, Services, AMC, Asset Life cycle review and Capex proposal, Obsolescence Management forProcess & Utility Instrumentation and Automation systems.

• Drive projects related to automation upgrades, expansions, MES integration and integrations with IT/OT networks.

• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and cybersecurity.

• Provide technical support for automation-related issues, including commissioning, validation, and training of plant personnel.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation solutions support safe and efficient production

• Ensure calibration and maintenance of all instruments, sensors and measurement equipment.

• Upkeep of records & data in CMMS / SAP-PM

• Compliance to all Data Integrity & cGMP guidelines.

• Collaborate with process control, engineering, and external calibration/metrology labs.

• Assess out-of-tolerance results, initiate deviations, and implement effective CAPAs.

• Accountable for managing 5-10 technicians working in different shifts and other site contractors related but not limited to Instrumentation and Automation activity

• Manage spare parts and reliability initiatives for instrumentation and automation systems.

• SPOC for audits and ensure readiness for internal and external inspections for Instrumentation and Automation systems.

• Accountable for instrument selection, upgrades, and lifecycle management.

• All statutory compliances related to meteorology.

Must Have In-depth Knowledge & application at

• Instrumentation aspects like Field Instruments, their selection and Metrological activities

• L0-L4 automation system attributes including project deployment and maintain experience

• Proficiency in programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems within approved change management frameworks.

• Sound knowledge of industrial communication protocols like but not limited to Profibus, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.

• Solid understanding of process instrumentation, control loops, and PID tuning.

• Comprehensive understanding of Data integrity, GAMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

• Strong knowledge of calibration practices, measurement principles, and regulatory requirements, including cGMP and ISO standards.

• Proficiency in utilizing CMMS / SAP-PM systems for calibration and instrumentation data management.

• Working in a GMP environment, Paperless setup like MES

• Ability to lead continuous improvement and reliability initiatives related to instrumentation and automation.

• Knowledge of instrument criticality assessment, calibration methods, and metrology standards.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for instrumentation and automation systems.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external service providers.

Good To Have 

• Understanding of Electrical systems

• Understanding of manufacturing Processes