P. Sugumar
Puducherry
Summary
Experienced Pharmaceutical Process & Service Engineer with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particle size reduction technologies, process equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Specialized in bead mills, high-pressure homogenizers, air jet mills, liposomal extruders, reactor operation, filtration systems, filter integrity testing, autoclave operation, lyophilization, suspension, emulsion and liposomal products, R&D trials, technical discussions with pharmaceutical clients, and machine performance optimization. International exposure through FAT in China and installation/service support in Russia.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Engineer
IIE
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted multiple FAT activities in China for pharmaceutical equipment, reviewed machine performance, and shared recommended modifications and improvements with the OEM.
- Led full commissioning of bead mill systems in Russia, including installation support, functional checks, troubleshooting, optimization, and final handover.
- Managed multiple installation and commissioning projects in India for pharmaceutical companies and R&D departments, supporting equipment start-up, trials, and technical training.
- Provided customer support, breakdown troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and machine performance optimization.
- Supported initial R&D trials for complex pharmaceutical equipment, including bead mill, high-pressure homogenizer, air jet mill, and liposomal extruder systems at multiple Indian locations, and contributed to successful commercial-scale execution.
Senior Technician — Particle Size Reduction Machinery
Caplin Point Laboratories
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Handled breakdown troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of pharmaceutical process equipment.
- Assisted in installation and commissioning of pharmaceutical equipment and participated in technical discussions with clients to resolve process and equipment-related issues.
- Supported R&D trials for pharmaceutical applications and process development.
- Worked on formulation and reactor operation of complex injectable products.
- Coordinated manpower during manufacturing and maintenance activities.
Machine Operator
Biogenomics limited
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Operated sterile injectable and biotech manufacturing equipment, facilitating daily production activities.
- Ensured compliance with cGMP and GDP standards, maintaining quality and safety during production processes.
- Operated machinery to maintain efficient production workflows.
- Monitored equipment performance and completed routine maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure product quality standards.
Production Junior Officer
Hospira / Pfizer
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Operated sterile injectable and biotech manufacturing equipment to facilitate efficient daily production activities.
- Ensured cGMP and GDP compliance during production processes to maintain product quality and safety.
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline production processes.
- Oversaw inventory control and maintained accurate stock records.
Electrical Trainee Engineer
Sundaram Brake Linings (TVS Group)
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability.
- Assisted in assembling electrical components for automotive applications.
- Maintained safety protocols during assembly and testing processes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues.
Education
Under Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering -
IGMPI
Delhi03-2026
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - EEE
Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College
Puducherry01-2013
Skills
- Particle Size Reduction Technologies
- Bead Mill
- High Pressure Homogenizer
- Air Jet Mill
- Liposomal Extruder
- Complex Injectable Formulation Support
- Reactor Operation
- Filtration Systems
- Filter Integrity Testing
- Autoclave Operation
- Lyophilization Operation
- CIP Systems
- SIP Systems
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Breakdown Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- R&D Trial Support
- FAT Documentation
- IQ Documentation
- OQ Documentation
- P&ID Support
- Technical Discussions
- Machine Performance Optimization
- Manpower Handling
- Coordination
Accomplishments
- Conducted multiple FAT activities in China for pharmaceutical equipment and shared machine modification and improvement feedback with the Chinese company.
- Completed full commissioning of bead mill systems in Russia, including installation support, troubleshooting, optimization, and operational handover.
- Supported bead mill CIP and SIP projects for pharma clients in Russia and India, ensuring equipment readiness for production use.
- Managed multiple installation and commissioning projects for pharmaceutical companies and R&D departments across India.
Audit Exposure
- USFDA
- MHRA
- INVIMA
- Customer audits
Software And Technical Knowledge
- Basic PLC Knowledge
- TIA Portal (Basic)
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Documentation Preparation
- FAT / IQ / OQ Documentation
Languages
- English
- Tamil
International Experience
- China, Multiple FAT activities for pharmaceutical equipment, with feedback on machine improvements to the OEM.
- Russia, Full commissioning of bead mill systems, including installation and operational handover.
- India, Multiple installation and commissioning assignments for pharma companies and R&D departments.
Additional Education
Under Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, Currently Pursuing
Timeline
Service Engineer
IIE
01.2024 - Current
Senior Technician — Particle Size Reduction Machinery
Caplin Point Laboratories
10.2018 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
Biogenomics limited
01.2016 - 03.2017
Production Junior Officer
Hospira / Pfizer
06.2014 - 06.2016
Electrical Trainee Engineer
Sundaram Brake Linings (TVS Group)
04.2013 - 04.2014
Under Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering -
IGMPI
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - EEE
Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College