MANAGER/SENIOR MANAGER – ENGINEERING

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director - Admin Operations

Location: Bangalore

About the Company: Perfect Day is on a mission to create a kinder, greener tomorrow using precision fermentation. Leveraging expertise across biology, food innovation, and consumer products, Perfect Day empowers companies to develop, scale, and commercialize next-generation products that satisfy market demands and champion a path towards a more sustainable future.

About the Department: The Engineering Department supports site operations by maintaining the reliability, availability, safety, and efficiency of facility infrastructure, laboratory equipment, and utility systems. The team manages engineering projects, equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with applicable GLP, EHS, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Corporate Services: The Corporate Services Business Unit serves as the foundational infrastructure that enables the other three business units to drive Perfect Day's growth. These functions include Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal, People & Culture, IT, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S;), Facilities, Lab Services, Capital and Strategic Projects.

Position Summary: The Manager/Senior Manager – Engineering is responsible for the effective management of engineering operations, including laboratory equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure. The role leads maintenance and reliability activities, supports engineering projects and equipment lifecycle management, and ensures compliance with applicable GLP, EHS, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with R&D; and cross-functional teams, the position enables safe, reliable, and efficient operations through sound engineering practices and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

· Develop and implement engineering and maintenance strategies, procedures, and plans to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.





· Oversee the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including fermenters, bioreactors, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, incubators, laboratory centrifuges, purification systems, cold rooms, and deep freezers.

·Oversee the operation and maintenance of utility systems, including HVAC Systems, chillers, Air compressors, Boiler.

· Oversee the operation and maintenance of CETP and RO plant.

- Maintaining compliance documents and submitting monthly/quarterly/annual forms to PCB/CEIG (As applicable)
- Managing HT & LT Power Distribution Panels.
- Overseeing operations and maintenance of UPS and DG

·Prepare, review, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for laboratory instruments, utility systems, and facility equipment; ensure timely completion of routine checks and maintenance activities. ·Lead troubleshooting and breakdown resolution, coordinate with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers, and address recurring equipment issues to minimize downtime.

·Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, calibration, and qualification activities, including preparation and review of relevant documentation (URS, FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ).

·Ensure timely documentation and closure of deviations, change controls, risk assessments, and CAPAs; coordinate engineering responses to internal and external audit observations.

· Manage external vendors and service providers for preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs, and other engineering services; coordinate effectively with R&D; and other departments to support site operations.

· Promote safe working practices, environmental compliance,



sustainability, and good housekeeping across engineering and facility operations.

· Identify and implement opportunities for equipment reliability improvement, resource optimization, and operational efficiency.

What You Bring: We are looking for a technically strong and proactive engineering skilled who can manage site engineering operations, work effectively with cross-functional teams, and drive reliable and compliant facility support.

Education, Experience & Other Requirements:

· Diploma / B.Tech / BE Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

· 10–14 years of relevant experience, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Must Have):

· Practical knowledge of the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of biotechnology or pharmaceutical laboratory equipment and utility systems.

· Working knowledge of equipment qualification and commissioning processes, including URS, FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ.

· Knowledge of preventive, corrective, and reliability-based maintenance practices.

· Understanding of cleanroom requirements, applicable regulatory guidelines, and GLP/GMP documentation practices.

· Ability to review technical documents, maintenance records, qualification documents, and engineering procedures.

· Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage vendors and service providers.

· Understanding of engineering key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintenance performance monitoring.

Certifications, Licenses & Language Skills: Fluency in Kannada and English, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Perfect Day is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Work Location: In person

📌 MANAGER/SENIOR MANAGER – ENGINEERING (Jigani)
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