Pharmaceutical Mechanical Engineer GMP Operations

Mahesh Peddi

Sacramento, CA **************@*****.*** +1-754-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahesh-patel-peddi-855065330/ Professional Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in pharmaceutical engineering operations. Currently working as an Associate in Mechanical Engineering at Nivagen Pharmaceutical, with expertise in utility systems, equipment maintenance, and process optimization. Skilled in applying engineering principles to ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliability in regulated environments. Professional Experience

Associate – Mechanical Engineering

Nivagen Pharmaceutical, Sacramento, CA

April 2025 – Present

• Support engineering operations for pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on mechanical systems, utility maintenance, and equipment performance and validating the equipment.

• Assist in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and water systems (PW, WFI, PS).

• Ensure compliance with GMP standards, safety protocols, and operational SOPs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and support validation activities.

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (December – 2024) Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

Sri Indu College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India (June – 2022) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Sphoorthy Engineering College, Hyderabad, India (June – 2019) Technical Skills

• Utility & Process Systems: Boilers, Hot Water Generators, PW/WFI/PS Systems, Chillers, HVAC, Autoclaves, Filling Lines

• Mechanical Design & Analysis: SolidWorks, AutoCAD.

• Maintenance: Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis

• Industry Knowledge: GMP, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes, FDA Compliance

• Software Tools: MS Office Suite, MATLAB, Python (basic) Certifications

• CRT in Aerospace Engineering

• Six Sigma Green Black Belt

• CRT in Automotive (Honda, Jeep)

Projects & Academic Work

• Cooling Tubes of Solar Units with Hybrid Nano-Fluid Flow (2024): Designed and analyzed cooling systems to enhance energy efficiency by 20%.

• Design and Analysis of Composite Leaf Spring (2022): Optimized material selection and design, reducing weight by 30% while maintaining strength.

• Design and Analysis of Connecting Rod (2022): Conducted stress analysis and material testing, improving durability by 25%.

• Design and Fabrication of a Treadmill Electric Bicycle using Solar Energy (2019): Developed a sustainable transportation solution, reducing energy consumption by 40%. Strengths

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Adaptability in fast-paced, regulated environments

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