Senior Associate Automation Engineer

At Pfizer, we believe that every role is crucial in our mission to improve patients' lives. Within our Global Supply division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and innovative. 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 manufacturing team,you'llhelp bring medicines to the world even faster by imaginingwhat’spossible andtaking action. Your contributions will directlyimpactour ability to deliver life-saving medicines to patients around the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or co-lead complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.

• Make decisions to resolve complex problems and develop new options independently in ambiguous situations.

• Work independently on assignments, seeking guidance on unusual or complex problems.

• Review your own work, seek directional feedback, and mentor colleagues(junior/entry to mid-level automation engineers).

• Design, develop, deploy, and test automated processes, systems, and equipment.

• Contribute significantly to the interpretation of manufacturing data and planning/execution ofsubsequentautomation activities.

• Maintain and support the automation computing infrastructure, providing 24x7x365operationalsupportas a rotational on-call resource and escalation path.

• Design, install,validate,andmaintaincritical manufacturingAutomation systems to improve manufacturing success rates.

• Integrate operational knowledge, equipment control, and datacollectioninto systems that enforce operational sequences across departments for batch production, testing, performance tracking, and drug substance disposition.

• Solve complex problems within the department andassistwith issues outside the department, overseeing operational activities to support short-term goals.

• Communicate effectively bysolicitinginput, explaining complex concepts, persuading others, and sharingownpoint of view and rationale.

• Manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities of complexity, involving cross-functional representatives, and deliver all site automated systems capital and strategic projects.

• Ensure system-wide compliance, perform system support responsibilities, offer technical leadership, adhere to safe work practices, and communicate progress and issues to management and peers.

• Engage third party vendors, suppliers, and/or contractors as needed to support computer system design and maintenance activities.

• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical,orComputer Science Engineering (or related field) with at least 4 years of experience working with an automated system in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, lifesciencesor related industries. OR Master’s degree with more than 2 years of experience working with an automated system in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, lifesciencesor related industries., OR a PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience working with an automated system in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, lifesciencesor related industries OR High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience working with an automated system in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, lifesciencesor related industries.

• Demonstrated experience in Automation Engineering,showcasingexpertisein process controls equipment,DeltaVBatch and Continuous software configuration.

• Automation support duringManufacturingprocessing whilemaintainingcompliance.

• Strong design, troubleshootingand debugging skills, primarily supportingDeltaVcontrol systems.

• Broad understanding of systems architecture and operations, along with related components.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical/biotechmanufacturing environment.

• Ability to interact with functional groups at site, including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Technical Operations.

• Proficiencyin using automation software and tools (PI,Infobatch,AgileDoc)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams andfacilitatecollaboration.

• Experience in developing and implementing new methodologies and concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor and guide team members.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Network hardware and software management.

• Knowledge of PLC control systems as standalone or when integratedwithDeltaV.

• Job may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis

• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

• Last day to apply: January 2nd, 2026

• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.