Ipca Laboratories Hiring 2026 – Operations & QA Jobs in Vadodara
Are you an experienced professional looking for your next opportunity in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry?
Ipca Laboratories Ltd. is hiring experienced candidates for multiple positions across Plant Maintenance and Quality Assurance (QA) at its Nandesari facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.
The openings are particularly suitable for professionals with experience in API manufacturing, plant maintenance, engineering documentation, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
Candidates with B.Sc, M.Sc, or B.E. Mechanical Engineering qualifications can apply, depending on the position.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Ipca Laboratories Ltd. |
| Departments | Plant Maintenance & Quality Assurance |
| Experience | 4–8 Years |
| Qualifications | B.Sc / M.Sc / B.E. Mechanical |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical / API Manufacturing |
| Location | Nandesari, Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Work Type | Full-Time / On-site |
| Application Mode |
About Ipca Laboratories
Ipca Laboratories Ltd. is an established pharmaceutical company with a presence across healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The company operates manufacturing facilities supporting pharmaceutical products for domestic and international markets. For engineering and QA professionals, an API manufacturing environment can provide valuable exposure to plant operations, equipment reliability, documentation, compliance, and quality systems.
This hiring opportunity is aimed at candidates who already have relevant pharmaceutical or industrial experience.
Current Job Openings
1. Officer / Senior Officer – Maintenance Documentation
Department: Plant Maintenance
Experience: 4–5 Years
Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc / B.E. Mechanical
Industry: API Manufacturing
Key Work Areas
- Maintain engineering and equipment documentation
- Keep maintenance records organized and audit-ready
- Support plant maintenance documentation activities
- Coordinate with engineering and production teams
- Ensure documentation follows applicable procedures
Candidates with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments will be better suited to this role.
2. Officer / Senior Officer – Plant Maintenance
Department: Plant Maintenance
Experience: 4–5 Years
Qualification: B.E. Mechanical
Industry: API Manufacturing
Key Work Areas
- Handle day-to-day plant maintenance activities
- Monitor equipment performance and reliability
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- Support preventive and breakdown maintenance
- Coordinate with production and other technical teams
- Maintain maintenance-related records
Previous experience in API or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly relevant.
3. Officer / Senior Officer – Quality Assurance
Department: Quality Assurance
Experience: 4–5 Years
Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc
Industry: API Manufacturing
Key Work Areas
- Support QA activities within API manufacturing
- Review quality-related documentation
- Ensure adherence to approved procedures
- Support compliance and audit activities
- Coordinate with manufacturing and other departments
- Help maintain pharmaceutical quality standards
Candidates with experience in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility should consider this opening.
4. Executive / Senior Executive – Plant Maintenance
Department: Plant Maintenance
Experience: 6–8 Years
Qualification: B.E. Mechanical
Industry: API Manufacturing
This position is suitable for more experienced mechanical professionals who can take responsibility for plant maintenance operations and equipment reliability.
Key Work Areas
- Supervise plant maintenance activities
- Improve equipment reliability and uptime
- Support preventive maintenance programs
- Troubleshoot mechanical and operational problems
- Maintain engineering records
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production and other departments
Eligibility Criteria
The required qualification and experience depend on the position.
Educational Qualifications
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Candidates should generally have 4–8 years of relevant experience, depending on the role.
Experience in the following areas can be particularly useful:
- API manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical production facilities
- Plant maintenance
- Mechanical engineering
- Engineering documentation
- Pharmaceutical QA
Skills Required
Applicants should have a combination of technical knowledge and pharmaceutical industry experience.
Technical Skills
- Plant maintenance
- Mechanical equipment maintenance
- Preventive and breakdown maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Engineering documentation
- Maintenance planning
Pharmaceutical Skills
- Knowledge of GMP requirements
- Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Audit documentation
- Quality systems
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication skills
- Team coordination
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a regulated manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the selected position, responsibilities may include:
- Managing plant maintenance operations
- Supporting API manufacturing activities
- Maintaining equipment and engineering documentation
- Reducing equipment downtime
- Ensuring maintenance activities are completed according to schedules
- Supporting QA and compliance requirements
- Maintaining audit-ready records
- Coordinating with production, QA and other departments
- Identifying operational problems and implementing corrective actions
Why Consider Ipca Laboratories?
For experienced pharmaceutical professionals, these openings offer an opportunity to develop deeper expertise in API manufacturing and plant operations.
Potential career advantages include:
- Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
- Experience with regulated production environments
- Practical knowledge of plant maintenance and equipment reliability
- Exposure to quality and compliance requirements
- Opportunities for professional development
- Career progression within pharmaceutical operations
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can send their updated CV to:
Email: mitesh.makwana@ipca.com
Application Tip
Mention your preferred position in the email subject line.
For example:
Subject: Application for Officer – Plant Maintenance
Candidates should highlight their relevant pharma/API experience, current role, total experience, qualification, and technical expertise in the CV.
Important Points Before Applying
- Check that your experience matches the specific position.
- Candidates with API manufacturing experience should highlight it clearly.
- Mechanical engineering candidates should mention their plant maintenance expertise.
- QA candidates should clearly list their pharmaceutical quality experience.
- Keep your CV updated and concise.
- Only use the recruitment contact provided in the job notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. What positions are available at Ipca Laboratories?
The current openings include Officer/Senior Officer – Maintenance Documentation, Officer/Senior Officer – Plant Maintenance, Officer/Senior Officer – QA, and Executive/Senior Executive – Plant Maintenance.
2. What qualifications are required?
Depending on the position, candidates need B.Sc, M.Sc, or B.E. Mechanical Engineering.
3. How much experience is required?
The openings require approximately 4–8 years of experience, depending on the position.
4. Where are these jobs located?
The positions are based at Ipca Laboratories’ Nandesari facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.
5. Is API manufacturing experience useful?
Yes. The positions are associated with an API manufacturing environment, and relevant pharmaceutical experience is an important advantage.
