Service Engineer – Pharma Packaging

Hyderabad

Published 8 hours ago

About the Company

We are a leading provider of high-speed packaging machine solutions, supporting customers across FMCG, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical industries. Our organization is committed to delivering reliable after-sales service, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction through strong field support and engineering expertise.

Job Summary

The Service Engineer will provide professional after-sales service and technical support by performing installation, start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of high-speed pharmaceutical packaging machines. The role requires frequent travel and hands-on customer support at various sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build strong customer relationships through solution-oriented communication and professional service support (on-site and remote).
  • Perform installation, calibration, configuration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of packaging machines and related equipment.
  • Provide pre-installation support and on-site project execution.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for service activities.
  • Train customer personnel and internal technicians on machine operation and maintenance standards.
  • Coordinate with engineering, project management, spare parts, and management teams to resolve escalated issues.
  • Submit timely service reports, expense reports, and all required documentation to the Service Manager.
  • Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and return of defective parts.
  • Recommend technical improvements and provide support to technicians/operators/artisans.
  • Maintain safety compliance and report any safety concerns immediately.
  • Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are secure, safe, and calibrated.
  • Support manufacturing/engineering teams in refurbishment and customer project execution.
  • Assist spare parts team by recommending wear parts and spares for customers.
  • Provide technical support to other service engineers/technicians in the field.
  • Be available for overtime work as required (including weekends/holidays).

Required Qualifications

  • ITI / Diploma / BE in Electronics, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics
  • Minimum 3+ years of field service experience in packaging machinery
  • Preferred industry experience: Pharma / FMCG / Food & Beverage

Preferred Technical Experience

  • Pharma packaging equipment service experience
  • Exposure to:
    • Blister Packaging
    • Cartoning Machines
    • Filling Lines
    • Conveyors

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving ability
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong computer literacy (visualization knowledge is an advantage)
  • Leadership and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects effectively

Travel Requirement

  • Extensive travel across India and occasionally internationally
  • Must be willing to travel on short notice, including weekends and holidays

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to use a computer for reports and data entry
  • Ability to use smartphone applications for job-related tasks and timekeeping
  • Maintain a professional appearance while interacting with customers and stakeholders
  • Must participate in training programs as required

Full time

Associate

Hyderabad