Automation Engineer
The Automation Engineer is a member of the Site Digital & Automation Team and is responsible for supporting automation operations, maintenance, and lifecycle activities for site automation and digital systems supporting manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on technical support to ensure production continuity, system reliability, validated state, and regulatory compliance, working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Core Digital & Automation partners.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Support day-to-day operation and technical performance of production-critical automation and digital systems to maintain system reliability and production continuity.
- Troubleshoot automation system issues and support investigations, deviations, unplanned events, escalation, recovery, and root-cause data gathering.
- Maintain automation systems in a validated and compliant state by following established change management, validation, engineering, and documentation practices.
- Develop and maintain lifecycle documentation, including standard operating procedures, system specifications, change records, incident documentation, and resolution steps.
- Operate and support control systems and automation infrastructure, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and PC-based production systems.
- Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and implementation of automation system and software changes using approved processes and coding standards.
- Participate in business continuity planning, system recovery testing, regulatory inspections, and audits to support operational resilience and compliance.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Digital and Automation partners on cross-functional problem-solving, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system reliability and performance.
- Execute Good Manufacturing Practices and verification protocols.
- Provide continuous 24x7x365 support for automation systems.
- Monitor and identify issues to develop preventative solutions.
- Support the development of Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems.
- Adhere to safe work practices consistently.
- Contribute to project milestones, organize work to meet deadlines, and communicate progress and issues to peers.
- Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.
- Make decisions to resolve basic problems with limited options and decision-making authority, under supervisor's direction.
- Work in a structured environment using established procedures, seeking guidance from colleagues, with regular reviews for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy, relying on the supervisor's judgment.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with engineering design and validation
- Demonstrated organizational skills to meet project task deadlines effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with automated systems and equipment
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
- Ability to provide 24x7x365 support for automation systems
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Experience supporting automation control systems in pharmaceutical industry engineering
- Knowledge of automation systems such as PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
- Familiarity with Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems
- Ability to monitor issues and develop preventative solutions
- Experience with manufacturing information systems
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, includingrisk management and ethical use
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer27s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life27s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site 2D U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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