Pharmaceutical Engineer

Job Summary Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, improving, and supporting automation, electrical/electronic, control, and instrumentation systems within the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role shall ensure equipment reliability, minimum production downtime, and compliance with GMP and Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements. Job Responsibilities • Troubleshoot, maintain, and support PLC-based machine and process control systems. • Perform PLC program diagnostics, fault finding, backup, restoration, and minor programming modifications. • Troubleshoot digital and analog I/O, communication networks, remote I/O, control panels, and automation components. • Support troubleshooting and maintenance of HMI and SCADA systems and maintain controlled backups of automation programs. • Troubleshoot and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including parameter checking, configuration, backup, restoration, and fault analysis. • Troubleshoot motor control circuits, contactors, relays, soft starters, servo drives, and related electrical control systems. • Troubleshoot and maintain electronic control boards, power supplies, controllers, sensors, transmitters, actuators, and machine Electronic systems • Support process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, level, load cells, proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, encoders, and control valves. • Ensure routine calibration and verification of instruments and automation-related equipment are completed as scheduled. • Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities for automated and computerized systems in accordance with applicable GMP requirements • Participate in preparation, review, and execution of URS, risk assessments, qualification/validation protocols, test scripts, and reports, as applicable. • Support assessment and implementation of automation system modifications through the established Change Control process. • Support investigation and closure of automation-related deviations, CAPA, and audit observations within stipulated timelines. • Support requirements related to user access, audit trails, data integrity, system backup, and recovery for computerized systems, where applicable. • Develop and execute preventive maintenance activities for automation, electronic, and instrumentation systems. • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, conduct systematic troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and minimize production downtime. • Identify obsolete, unreliable, or high-risk automation components and recommend suitable upgrades or replacements. • Maintain critical automation, electronic, instrumentation, PLC, and VFD spare parts to support equipment reliability. • Support installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, and validation of new machines and automation systems. • Coordinate with Production, QA, Validation, Engineering, OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and vendors for automation activities. • Prepare and maintain SOPs, preventive maintenance procedures, electrical/control drawings, PLC/HMI/SCADA backups, VFD parameters, instrument lists, and technical records. • Ensure contractors and vendors follow site GMP, EHS, engineering, and safety requirements while carrying out automation-related work. • Support automation improvements, equipment reliability initiatives, process optimization, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities. Qualifications & Skills • Minimum Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. • Preferably 5–10 years of experience in automation/instrumentation within pharmaceutical manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting. • Good knowledge of VFD configuration, troubleshooting, and motor control systems. • Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks. • Good knowledge of electronic systems, sensors, transmitters, control valves, actuators, and industrial instrumentation. • Knowledge and practical understanding of Computer System Validation (CSV), GMP, data integrity, system backup/recovery, user access controls, and audit trails. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings. • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills. • Hands-on experience in the design, installation, and calibration of pharmaceutical machinery, covering processes from dispensing and granulation through to packing. • Experience in pharmaceutical production process improvement to optimize yield, quality, and operational efficiency, while ensuring processes are robust and capable of meeting new product requirements. Job details • Salary: RM 7,000 a month (negotiable) • Education: Bachelor's or Equivalent • Contract: Permanent • Working hours: Normal Hour • Openings: 5 • Sector: Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations • Closes: 2026-11-06 About HOVID BERHAD (More than 250 employees) We are a global pharmaceutical company with 75 years of experience. We strive to improve lives via continuous innovation.