Team Leader- Engineering (Solids)

Job Summary

The Team Leader – Electronics Engineering & Automation is responsible for managing and supporting all electronic systems, automation equipment, and control systems within the solid dosage manufacturing and packaging lines. The role ensures reliable operation, regulatory compliance (GMP), minimal downtime, and continuous improvement of automated systems used in production and packaging processes.

The position leads a team of technicians and engineers to maintain, troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade PLC, SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation systems supporting pharmaceutical operations.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems used in solid dosage manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Manage automation systems for equipment such as:

Tablet compression machines

Capsule filling machines

Blister packaging lines

Bottle filling and labeling lines

Checkweighers and serialization systems

Support troubleshooting and programming of PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).

Maintain and optimize SCADA and data acquisition systems.

Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of automation, sensors, drives, and electronic systems.

Diagnose and resolve automation failures, control loop issues, and communication faults.

Ensure minimal production downtime through rapid technical support.

Supervise and guide automation technicians and electronics engineers.

Plan daily maintenance activities and allocate resources.

Provide technical training and mentoring to team members.

Ensure adherence to safety procedures and GMP requirements.

Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for new equipment.

Collaborate with QA, validation, and production teams during commissioning.

Ensure automation systems comply with GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements where applicable.

Identify opportunities for automation upgrades and process optimization.

Implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for recurring issues.

Support digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives within manufacturing.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, SOPs, and change control documentation.

Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and company standards.

Support internal and external regulatory audits.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Automation Engineering

Experience

5–8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing automation or industrial automation.

Experience with solid dosage manufacturing or packaging equipment is preferred.

Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or team leader role.

Technical Skills

PLC programming (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, etc.)

SCADA systems

HMI configuration

Industrial communication protocols:

Modbus

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

VFDs and servo drives

Instrumentation and sensors

Troubleshooting of automated packaging lines

Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical compliance

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management

Problem solving and analytical skills

Effective communication with cross-functional teams

Ability to work under production pressure

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Equipment uptime and reliability

Maintenance response time

Automation system performance

Compliance with GMP standards

Successful completion of validation activities

Team performance and development

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