Mechanical Engineer

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 Summary

The Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for Equipment is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of pharmaceutical production equipment in compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as:
• Tablet Manufacturing Equipment (Solid Dosage)
• Liquid Manufacturing Equipment (Syrups / Suspensions)
• Cream / Ointment Manufacturing Equipment (Semi-Solid Dosage)
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Prepare and review maintenance SOPs and documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, and Engineering departments for maintenance planning and shutdown schedules.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and initiate procurement requests when required.
• Participate in internal and external audits and address maintenance-related observations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with OSD manufacturing equipment.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  
  

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• GMP Compliance
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Reporting
• Teamwork & Coordination
• Safety Awareness