Sr. Automation Engineer
PfizerAbout the role
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:
Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively to meet targets.
Apply skills and knowledge to contribute to team efforts.
Use judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
Monitor and complete periodic reviews, including the validation master plan for automation engineering.
Demonstrate exceptional planning, organizing, time management, and team participation skills.
Take responsibility for routine and preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
Proven experience in Automation Engineering
Proficiency in drafting software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents
Hands-on experience with Automation Compliance projects
Familiarity with process controls equipment
Robust understanding of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations, and standards
Strong teamwork spirit and excellent communication skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Relevant pharmaceutical experience
Understanding of programming and proficiency in at least one language
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Ability to train others effectively
Strong problem-solving 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, including risk management and ethical use
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis, problem solving. Ability to work in a gown room conditions. Ability to write general correspondence and technical reports. Requires good written, oral communication and presentation skills. Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Regular Work Schedule:
• Standard (M-F) daytime. Overtime work may be required. Work requires on-site presence. Occasional national/international travel for equipment factory acceptance testing, training seminars, vendor meetings, work progress meetings, etc.
Non-Regular Work Schedule:
• At different times of the year, this position will work long hours for scheduled manufacturing shutdown periods and throughout the year may be required to work late with little notice as need arises when equipment is unexpectedly down.
Demonstrate proficiency in cGMP, GAMP, software development life cycle, environmental, health and safety procedures to assure compliance with regulatory, policies and/or established guidelines. Observe and notify any risk situation for the environment, health or safety. Assure that all automation engineering
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: February 5, 2026
Work Location Assignment: On premise. Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office on premise 5 days a week.
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