Pfizer · 1 day ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Pfizer is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health and well-being. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to manage manufacturing information systems, ensuring efficiency and zero downtime in production processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams
Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, validation master plan for the automation engineering program
Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills
Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably
Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support
Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions
Manage change control authoring and execution
Participate in the site and network wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction
Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects
Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise
Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary
Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers
Qualification
Required
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations and standards
Experience with programming industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, Historians, or SQL Server
Demonstrated experience in project management to timelines and budgets
Experience in troubleshooting issues to root cause and recommending and implementing effective corrective actions
Experience with writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents
Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities
Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills {written and oral}
Preferred
Relevant pharmaceutical experience
The ideal candidate should have background in cGMP regulations and the practical application of those methodologies to control systems
Understanding of programming, and proficiency in at least one language
Understanding of network infrastructure, windows servers, and virtualization
Technical Troubleshooting experience within tight timelines
Knowledge of site systems such as Aveeva PI, Rockwell PLCs, Factory Talk View, Microsoft SQL Server, Rockwell Batch, or similar technologies
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
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Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
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