Pfizer

Pfizer

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Associate Manager - Reliability

Apply by Oct 6, 2026

Posted Sep 29, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
India, Vizag
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Electrical /Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate degree with 6+...
Education
Electrical /Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate degree with 6+...

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Role Summary

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Oversees maintenance and reliability engineering for utility systems, buildings, and equipment, while supporting equipment projects, operations, calibration compliance, and reliability investigations. The role also promotes workplace safety and coordinates with quality, operations, and regulatory/compliance groups.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and equipment.
  • Contribute to moderately complex projects and develop short-term work plans.
  • Support scopes of work, project execution plans, engineering studies, and equipment installation or modification.
  • Review preventive and corrective work orders, provide operational support, and manage technical writing and document reviews.
  • Ensure calibration compliance with cGMP, contemporary technologies, and best aseptic practices; participate in Root Cause Failure...
  • Follow site safety procedures, perform proactive safety assessments, participate in site and corporate initiatives, and liaise across...

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Qualifications

Minimum: an Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechanical diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience, or an associate degree with 6+ years of experience. Requires experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis; process automation systems; strong knowledge of cGMP; communication skills; working knowledge of MS Excel; and ability to manage complex issues and foster team consensus.

Required

  • Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechanical diploma (or equivalent), or an associate degree, with the corresponding...
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • Experience with process automation systems.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams.

Preferred

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Proficiency in technical writing and document reviews.
  • Knowledge of contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices.
  • Proactive approach to promoting workplace safety.
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and...

Original job description

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Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.


What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering tasks, including the redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and equipment.
  • Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively and developing short-term work plans.
  • Provide engineering support for developing scopes of work, project execution plans, and engineering studies for equipment installation or modification.
  • Offer operational support, review preventive and corrective work orders, and manage technical writing and document reviews.
  • Ensure calibration compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, contemporary technologies, and best aseptic practices.
  • Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and update equipment reliability plans, collaborating with Production and Quality Team Leads.
  • Promote workplace safety by following site safety procedures and performing proactive safety assessments.
  • Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives, and serve as a liaison between quality, operations, and regulatory/compliance for timely closure of investigations.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Electrical /Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate degree with 6+ years of experience.
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • Experience with process automation systems
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel
  • Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical sector
  • Proficiency in technical writing and document reviews
  • Knowledge of contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices
  • Proactive approach to promoting safety within the workplace
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

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About the company

Pfizer

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Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and manufacturing of innovative healthcare solutions. With a strong focus on improving lives through medications and vaccines, Pfizer has played a significant role in addressing various health challenges, including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and rare conditions. The company emphasizes research-driven approaches and collaborative efforts in its mission to enhance global health and empower patients through cutting-edge science and technology. Through its commitment to high standards of safety and efficacy, Pfizer continues to shape the future of medicine.