Senior Automation Engineer

Use Your Power For Purpose Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action. What You Will Achieve Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical role in the management of manufacturing information systems to improve manufacturing success rates and ensuring zero down time. As a Sr. Automation Engineer your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams. It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. How You Will Achieve It 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. Here Is What You Need (Basic Requirements) 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} Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) 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 PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities. Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing test runs / troubleshooting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address process and equipment issues. Physical presence on the manufacturing floor may be required. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Ability to work extended hours, holidays and / or weekends as needed. Flexibility with work schedule onsite (majority) / offsite (remote) Availability to support operations during non-working hours Work Location Assignment : On Premise Last Date To Apply : December 17th, 2025 The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,300.00 to $133,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s 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 – 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. 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