Maintenance Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (OSD)

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maintenance Engineer Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (OSD)

Location: Virginia USA Chantilly
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer with experience in oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe compliant and efficient production.

This role requires strong troubleshooting abilities across mechanical electrical pneumatic and automation systems along with experience supporting equipment qualification and validation activities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment including:
- Blenders granulators mills
- Fluid bed coaters
- Tablet presses and capsule fillers
- Coating machines
- Packaging lines (bottle blister cartoners)
Troubleshoot mechanical electrical pneumatic and automation issues to minimize equipment downtime.
Support equipment installation commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Maintain accurate maintenance records work orders and equipment logs in the CMMS system.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP FDA regulations and safety standards.
Collaborate with Production Quality and Engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades reliability improvements and process optimization.
Support internal and regulatory audits by providing documentation and technical support.
Manage and maintain spare parts inventory to ensure operational readiness.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical Industrial Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical biotech or life sciences manufacturing preferably in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) environments.
Experience supporting equipment qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Strong understanding of cGMP FDA regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience across mechanical electrical pneumatic and automation systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
Experience working with CMMS systems for maintenance documentation.
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

Experience with automation systems (PLC HMI SCADA).
Knowledge of HVAC systems compressed air systems and manufacturing utilities.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing reliability engineering and continuous improvement methodologies.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be one of the following:

US Citizen
Green Card Holder
H1B Transfer Eligible

Interview Process

Round 1: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams)
Round 2: On-site interview

Additional Information

Background check and drug screening will be required after offer acceptance.

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Maintenance Engineer Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (OSD) Location: Virginia USA Chantilly Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer with experience in oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing. The...