Sez 3 Automation Engineer Plc/scada/mes

Year    GJ, IN, India

Job Description

Division
SEZ PLANT II
Job posted on
Jan 03, 2026
Employee Type
P-P7-Probationer-HO Staff
Experience range (Years)
7 years - 15 years

Zydus Lifesciences Limited

, formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Limited, is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ahmedabad, which is primarily engaged in the manufacture of generic drugs.

Business Unit -

Technical Services

Designation

- Deputy Manager to Manager

Reports to - Automation Head

Department -

Automation

Location -

Ahmedabad Mfg , SEZ - 3 (Greenfield)

Qualification -

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Chemical, Automation), Computer Science, or Life Sciences.

Years of Experience -

7 Years+

No. Of Position :

2PLC /HMI/SCADA/L2 INTEGRATION/UTILITY/ Plant Automation /ASRS MES/EBMR/Integration with SAP/L2 Systems, Quality systems/Paperless digitization

Role Overview :


Lead the design, integration, and support of advanced automation and MES systems (including eBMR capabilities) to enable compliant, efficient, and data-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing in GMP-regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and maintain control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI) for process equipment (RMG, FBD, mixers, coaters, tablet presses, packaging lines, CIP/SIP, BMS). Configure and validate MES platforms (PAS-X, Syncade, PharmaSuite, Aizon) and eBMR/eBR modules. Develop electronic master batch records (eMBRs) and configure MES modules (eBPR/eMBR, weigh-and-dispense, equipment logbooks, recipe management). Integrate MES with ERP (SAP/Oracle), LIMS, historians, SCADA/PLCs, and lab instruments. Program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Beckhoff, Ignition) and manage communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP). Execute FAT/SAT, commissioning, calibration, IQ/OQ/PQ validation per GAMP5 and cGxP.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure adherence to GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ICH, ALCOA+ principles. Author validation documentation, manage change control, and support audits/regulatory inspections.

Deployment & Support

Deploy MES workflows and automation systems with cross-functional teams. Provide go-live and post-go-live support: batch execution, troubleshooting, deviation investigations, and system health monitoring.

Continuous Improvement

Optimize automation and MES functionality for efficiency, uptime, and data integrity. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AMR, robotics, vision systems) to enhance operations.

Collaboration & Leadership

Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA/QC, R&D, IT, and vendors. Mentor team members and deliver user training.

Experience

: 7-15+ years in automation systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS) and MES implementation in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech manufacturing.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD5059427
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    GJ, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year