Engineer -Electronics

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Job Purpose:

To ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment and automation systems. The Electronics Engineer will support preventive and corrective maintenance activities, diagnose and resolve automation-related issues, and ensure compliance with GMP requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults related to PLC, HMI, VFD, servo drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Support automation systems used in production lines, including filling, blistering, cartoning, labeling, and inspection machines.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities according to the approved maintenance schedule.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Modify and optimize PLC programs under approved change control procedures.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts consumption reports, and technical documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, and company policies.
• Liaise with external vendors and OEMs for technical support and service activities.
• Identify obsolete electronic components and recommend upgrade strategies for legacy systems.
• Provide technical training and guidance to maintenance technicians and production personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in industrial automation or PLC programming are an advantage.

Experience:

• 3–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging industries.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting automated production equipment.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical equipment such as blister machines, cartoners, filling lines, labeling machines, and vision inspection systems.
• Experience with equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of HMI systems, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and servo control systems.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, actuators, relays, and instrumentation devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control system documentation.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP PM.
• Understanding of GMP, data integrity requirements, and pharmaceutical regulatory expectations.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.