Production Engineer III

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with technical services to identify and confirm Critical and Key Process Parameters essential for Equipment and Process Validation.

• Report team progress, highlight risks, clarify issues, suggest recommendations, and present next stage development plans.

• Operate various process equipment such as bioreactors, recovery equipment, and depth filtration equipment, and coordinate daily activities of Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) production to meet supply chain needs.

• Facilitate effective project meetings with internal team members and customers, and develop SPC charts for continuous process monitoring and control.

• Manage project finances, provide information to support financial reporting requirements, and ensure process adjustments are incorporated into final SOPs, Master Batch Records, and Compounding Records.

• Provide troubleshooting and technical support to manufacturing groups, participate in process and cleaning validations, adhere to site safety standards, and enforce safety and biosafety requirements in the manufacturing department.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and experience in a pharmaceutical environment

• Proficiency in project-oriented admin, cost control, and management

• Strong technical management and organizational skills

• Good leadership and communication abilities

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in automation including Rockwell, DeltaV, and equipment validation

• Knowledge of the manufacturing process and equipment, preferably mammalian cell culutre and purification processes

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Experience in facilitating project meetings and managing project finances

• Commitment to safety and compliance with biosafety requirements

• 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, including risk management and ethical use

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis. Must be able to perform gowning activities to support cleanroom environment.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Position is 2nd shift rotating schedule. Offshift work may be required as needed. Up to 5% travel annually may be required.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: May 29, 2026.

Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES

Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. 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.

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