Shift Maintenance Engineer

Designation: Executive

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Engineering and Maintenance

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose

To oversee and manage the tracking, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and automation systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment

Key Responsibilities:  

Calibration Maintenance
Participate in calibration maintenance programs for plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities to ensure precision and compliance with standards.

Routine Maintenance
Perform regular instrumentation maintenance activities on equipment to prevent malfunctions and downtime.

Record Keeping
Maintain detailed records of calibration reports, schedules, and maintenance activities to ensure traceability and compliance.

Performance Testing
Conduct performance tests on plant equipment using devices such as tachometers, pressure gauges, flowmeters, ammeters, and voltmeters.

Troubleshooting & Repair
Diagnose, troubleshoot, update, and repair malfunctioning plant equipment including air handling units (AHU), drive units.

Safety Compliance
Ensure strict adherence to safe work practices and procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols and confined space regulations.

Operation of Equipment
Operate various utility and laboratory equipment as necessary to support plant operations.

Educational Qualification:  

• BE in Electronics & Communications or BE Instrumentations

Technical/Functional Skills:

 Instrumentation Calibration: Expertise in calibrating various instruments such as pressure gauges, flowmeters, temperature, tachometers, ammeters, and voltmeters.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Skilled in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining instrumentation and automation systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components.

Process Control Systems: Familiarity with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), and SCADA systems used in plant automation.

Safety Standards: Knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and hazardous area classification.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Skilled in maintaining calibration records, generating reports, and analyzing instrument performance data for compliance and optimization.

Installation & Commissioning: Experience in installing, testing, and commissioning new instrumentation and automation equipment.

Automation Systems: Familiarity with automation components such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and pneumatic/hydraulic control systems.

Experience:

• 3-6 years in the relevant environment

Behavioral Skills:

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in performing calibrations, inspections, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues quickly and develop effective solutions for complex instrumentation problems.

Communication: Clear and concise in reporting technical findings and collaborating with cross-functional teams including maintenance, operations, and safety.

Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently, manage multiple maintenance schedules, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Adaptability: Flexible to work in changing environments and handle unexpected equipment breakdowns with calm and resourcefulness.

Teamwork: Cooperative and supportive working style, able to work well with technicians, engineers, and operators.

Safety-Conscious: Proactively adheres to safety protocols and promotes a culture of safe work practices within the team.

Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest instrumentation technologies, calibration techniques, and industry best practices.

Accountability: Takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities, ensuring reliability and consistency in maintenance and calibration work.

Initiative: Proactively identifies areas for improvement and suggests innovative solutions to enhance process efficiency and equipment performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.