Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: India (Remote/ Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full time - Long-Term Contract

Company: Bridge Health

About the Company

Bridge Health is a pharma manufacturing and process development company focused on scalable, GMP-aligned solutions for essential medicines, developing a cutting-edge FDA-cGMP artemisinin manufacturing line using continuous photochemistry, crystallization, and solvent recovery technologies at industrial scale.

Responsibilities:

1. Mechanical Design & Equipment Engineering

• Perform equipment sizing and specification for process equipment including photo-oxidation reactors, vessels, crystallizers, ANFD/filters, heat exchangers, distillation & solvent recovery systems, pumps, compressors, and storage tanks.
• Prepare mechanical datasheets and technical specifications for procurement.
• Review vendor GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and mechanical designs for compliance with project requirements.

2. Plant Layout & Mechanical Integration

• Support development and review of equipment layouts, isometric drawings, piping tie-ins, and utility connections.
• Ensure maintenance accessibility, operability, and safe plant layout.
• Coordinate with civil, piping, process, and instrumentation teams for proper mechanical integration.

3. Vendor Management & Procurement Support

• Support technical bid evaluation and techno-commercial comparison of equipment vendors.
• Participate in vendor technical discussions and design reviews.
• Ensure vendor equipment complies with project specifications, codes, and standards.

4. Installation & Commissioning Support

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and mechanical troubleshooting.

5. Compliance & Engineering Standards

• Ensure designs comply with FDA cGMP, ASME pressure vessel codes, API standards, and 21 CFR Part 210/211.
• Incorporate safety, reliability, and maintainability considerations in equipment design.

6. Documentation & Engineering Deliverables

• Prepare and review mechanical design documents, equipment datasheets, vendor drawing approvals, FAT/SAT protocols, and installation checklists.
• Maintain engineering documentation required for regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years experience in pharma/chemical plant design or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME codes, API standards, piping & pressure vessel design.
• Experience in vendor coordination, procurement support, and documentation.
• Familiarity with cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11/210/211 requirements for regulated markets preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, mechanical design tools, and MS Office.

What We Offer

• Salary paid in USD
• Remote work flexibility
• Performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, startup-style work environment
• Access to learning, tools, and mentorship to boost your career