Assistant General Manager – Instrumentation & Automation

Job Role Overview: Assistant General Manager – Instrumentation & Automation

The AGM – Engineering will oversee all engineering operations, ensuring seamless automation, precise calibration, reliable instrumentation, and efficient process maintenance. They will lead a team to maintain and optimize electromechanical systems critical to insulin production, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO) in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Automation Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, robotics) to enhance production efficiency and reliability.
2. Calibration Management: Oversee calibration and maintenance of critical instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow sensors)to ensure accuracy and compliance with GMP and FDA standards Oversee calibration of instruments with industry standards.
3. Instrumentation Oversight: Manage electromechanical systems, ensuring reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and maintenance of instrumentation systems for precise process control.
4. Process Maintenance: Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
5. Electromechanical Expertise: Lead troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of electromechanical systems (e.g., motors, actuators, conveyors) used in manufacturing.
6. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to pharmaceutical regulations (GMP, FDA, EMA) and safety standards.
7. Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, and integrate new technologies.
8. Mentor and manage a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation.
9. Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with  industry standards.

Work Location: Muppireddypally, Hyderabad.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 15+ years in engineering roles within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, preferably insulin or sterile drug
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing automation, instrumentation, or maintenance teams.
• Proven expertise in automation technologies (e.g., PLC programming, SCADA systems, HMI).
• Hands-on experience with calibration of industrial instruments (e.g., pressure transmitters, flow meters) and familiarity with metrology
• Strong background in electromechanical systems, including troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, and robotic equipment.
• Experience with process maintenance in a GMP-regulated

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in automation software (e.g. of automation softwares).
• Knowledge of instrumentation tools (e.g.).
• Familiarity with electromechanical tools (e.g.).
• Understanding of SCADA, HMI, and real-time data acquisition

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical
• Effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., quality, production, regulatory).
• Attention to detail and a commitment to regulatory