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

• Automation & Control Systems
• 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.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• 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.
• Team Leadership
• 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.
• Equipment Qualification & Validation
• 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.
• Continuous Improvement
• 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.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, SOPs, and change control documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support internal and external regulatory audits.
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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
  

• 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
  
  

• Equipment uptime and reliability
• Maintenance response time
• Automation system performance
• Compliance with GMP standards
• Successful completion of validation activities
• Team performance and development