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Pharmaceutical Maintenance Engineer; Oral Solid Dosage
Job in
Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22021, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pharmaceutical Maintenance Engineer (Oral Solid Dosage)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer with experience in the oral solid dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical industry
. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on solid oral dosage equipment, including:
- Tablet presses and capsule fillers
- Coating machines.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), and validation activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs in the CMMS system.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- 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 audits, inspections, and documentation requests from QA and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and managed effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical oral solid dosage manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
- Hands‑on experience with tablet compression, encapsulation, granulation, and coating equipment.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
- Experience with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
- Knowledge of HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and reliability engineering principles
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Medical insurance
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