Asset Management - Principal Engineer

About the role

Job Title: Asset Management - Principal Engineer
Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Location Type: On-site
Job Contract Type: Full time
Job Seniority Level:
About the role

The   Principal Engineer , Asset Management ,   is responsible for   execution of asset lifecycle management standards, processes, and practices across Engineering and Facilities. This role ensures assets are managed in a compliant, reliable, and cost-effective manner throughout their lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director, Engineering Systems, Technology & Reporting, this role   supports   global   asset and equipment   management,   global   performance and   reliability,   and   associated   equipment   strategy .

Roles & Responsibilities

Own s   execution of asset lifecycle management practices from design through retirement .

Ensures   optimal   maintenance strategies   in accordance with   preventive, predictive, or proactive   strategies.

Monitors   asset and equipment performance as well as network   indicators ( e.g.   GMP non-conformance or safety event)   to ensu re performance criteria are met .

Leads   or   participates   in root cause analysis efforts   and manages applicable corrective and preventive actions.

Define s   and appl ies   asset management standards, criticality models, and best practices .

Owns applicable   documentation (Standard Operating Procedures, Engineering Standards, Guidance   documents, etc.).

Ensures   changes to asset management remain aligned with   equipment-specific   GMP validated   foundation as well as   design safety controls.

Plans end-of-life asset strategy to ensure   minimal unfavorable impact to   clients.

Ensure s   asset data supports inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements .

Partner s   with   CMMS   owner ,   global system owners , and   d ata teams to enable lifecycle insights   and   performance optimization .

Enable s   asset reliability, maintenance optimization, and lifecycle cost analysis .

Drive s   consistency and standardization of asset management practices across sites .

Solicits network best practices   as well as internal and external benchmarking to ensure   assets are   optimally   maintained   and   perform   according to   user requirements.

Strategically deploys Artificial Intelligence to improve   compliant equipment performance a s well as improve network-wide understanding of equipment-related   design, build,   operate , and retire information.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field

12-17 years of work experience in the related field

Preferred / Good to have   Qualifications

Experience supporting   assets and   equipment within a highly regulated environment where   appropriate   maintenance   and change control are   critical.

Experience   managing   facility and manufacturing   asset   and asset maintenance   programs .

Demonstrated experience improving   asset performance, reliability, and value using data and   collaborating with   equipment engineering subject matter experts.

Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to business processes, problems, and decisions.

Proven experience managing multiple priorities, interdependencies, and competing demands while   maintaining   strong execution discipline.

Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics, analytics, or insights to guide decisions and continuous improvement.

Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to lead outcomes without direct authority.

Experience partnering with Technology, Operations   ( e.g.   Manufacturing   and Engineering), Quality, Compliance, and Business stakeholders in regulated environments.

Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical, system, or data-driven topics to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated capability to support change management, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong   expertise   in data governance, analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI), and collaboration tools (e.g.,   Teams,   SharePoint) .

Demonstrated experience translating client needs into program-controlled business processes.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional, and fast-paced global environment.

Demonstrated experience leading global teams and partnering with enterprise Technology organizations .

Experience working across regions and time zones with cultural awareness and adaptability.

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