PLEASE NOTE: "This is an operational technology (OT) role focused on industrial control systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI) in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment - not IT, software, or DevOps automation." Key AccountabilitiesEthics & Compliance• Ensure personal and team alignment to internal policies, GMP requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain required training and support audit readiness.
Financial & Project Management• Follow AZ financial policies and handle resource requests.
• Lead small capital projects using standard project management frameworks.
Leadership & Collaboration• Connect team members to broader site objectives and ensure alignment across groups.
• Understand system design end-to-end to support effective multi-functional work.
Continuous Improvement• Drive improvements to processes supporting Lokelma manufacturing and site operations.
Essential Functions• Coordinate development, implementation, and support of site automation and SCADA systems (PLC/HMI, batch, historian, MES interfaces).
• Review and approve technical specifications, drawings, and code.
• Lead solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Train others on systems and procedures.
• Develop and implement validation protocols and maintain SOPs.
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate third-party suppliers during system development, installation, and qualification.
• Provide on-call automation support.
Other Responsibilities• Author and handle change records, deviations, CAPAs, and investigations.
• Support internal/external audits and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Lead capital project execution within budget and timelines.
• Evaluate and specify new automation tools and equipment.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety requirements.
Safety, Health & Environment• Promote a safe work environment and proactively address hazards.
Delivery & Support• Provide timely on-call support and collaborate with maintenance and metrology teams.
• Implement change controls to improve qualified systems.
Cost Management• Promote cost-conscious decision-making.
Lean & Standard Work• Ensure work follows established processes and standard procedures.
People Management• No direct reports; may provide project-based or matrix leadership.
Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Validated 4 years experience in
one of the following:
- Industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or regulated industry; OR Pharmaceutical/biologics process engineering or quality engineering with direct teamwork on automation and control systems
- Proven ability to fix or interpret control logic, batch sequences, or PLC programs
- Knowledge of process and utility development, operation and maintenance
- Detailed understanding of GMP related to facility development and operation
- Strong problem-solving skills
Desirable qualifications:• Experience with Rockwell Automation control systems
• Experience in automation, SCADA systems, software development
• Comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure as it relates to automated systems
• Detailed understanding of electrical schematics
• Understanding of instrumentation and maintenance of equipment applied in
automated systems
• Lean Leadership principles and application in a GxP environment
Date Posted08-Oct-2026
Closing Date29-Oct-2026
