Jobs at Rubicon Research Limited

Shift Instrumentation cum Electrician – Plant Maintenance (Technician), Engineering/Technical Services, reporting to the Manager, Engineering. Location: Pithampur (Indore). Dosage form: Solid & Semi solid. Experience: 05–07 years in plant maintenance.

Purpose: To ensure reliable operation, calibration support, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation systems, electrical equipment, and machine level utilities across the OSD manufacturing and packing areas. The role supports uninterrupted production, equipment safety, and GMP compliance.

Instrumentation Maintenance

Responsible for routine and breakdown maintenance of all process instruments across manufacturing & packing areas:

• Temperature sensors (RTDs, Thermocouples)
• Pressure gauges, pressure transmitters
• Vacuum and differential pressure gauges
• Humidity & temperature indicators
• Flow switches / level sensors
• Load cells, limit switches, proximity sensors
• Control panel instrumentation
• Calibration assistance and verification of instruments
• Support calibration activities as per schedule (internal or external)

Electrical Maintenance

Perform electrical troubleshooting for OSD equipment such as: HSMG, FBD, Coater, Blister Line, Strip Packing, Bottle Line, Cartoners, Tablet Compression machine, Capsule filling machine, Dust Collectors, Sifters, Blenders, Compressors (machine level electrical)

Maintain and troubleshoot:

• Motors, starters, contactors, overload relays
• VFDs / soft starters / control circuits
• Lighting, power points, sockets in production areas
• Panel wiring and housekeeping of MCC/PCC/SMDB/DB (as per safety norms)
• Ensure proper functioning of safety interlocks and machine protections

PLC, BMS, DCS & Instrumentation Interface

• Assist in fault finding related to PLC I/O modules, sensors, actuators, solenoids.
• Work with automation team for panel-level wiring, analog / digital signal tracing.
• Support in maintaining BMS panels, AHU control wiring, differential pressure sensors.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting of DCS control loops and field device connections.
• Replace transmitters, limit switches, RTDs, flow switches as needed.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute PM schedules for all electrical and Manufacturing area equipment.
• Conduct IR tests, continuity, relay testing, contact resistance testing, insulation health checks.
• Follow OEM guidelines for maintenance of HT/LT gear.
• Identify early warning signals and prevent electrical failures.
• Maintain spare parts and critical components availability.

GMP, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain maintenance records as per GDP and ALCOA+ principles.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards: Schedule M, WHO GMP, MHRA, USFDA.
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) when required.
• Lead maintenance-related change controls
• Record all maintenance activities in job cards, logbooks
• Maintain history cards for key equipment and motors.
• Assist in maintaining engineering documentation: calibration records, maintenance checklists, breakdown reports

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Implement 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem-solving techniques in daily work.
• Participate in Kaizen events and contribute to energy-saving initiatives.
• Recommend improvements in distribution, monitoring, and safety.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Quality Incidents
• 100% adherence of PM Schedular
• 100% calibration schedular
• Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
• Zero Safety Incidents

Education

• ITI / Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation Trade (mandatory).
• Hands on experience with OSD manufacturing & packing equipment.
• 05–07 years of experience in plant maintenance.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of instrumentation principles & electrical circuits.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control circuit drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting capability in automation, sensors, VFDs, and panels.
• Familiarity with GMP & pharma manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems (basic).
• Good coordination with production, QA, and engineering teams.