Automation Senior Engineer

Pfizer • Rocky Mount, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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. In this role, you will: 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 Digital Network & Automation (DNA) systems/programs. 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 or update standard operating procedures, local work Instructions for new or existing system support. Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Manage or assist with 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 Automation Engineers staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary. Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers.

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
• Robust understanding of Computerized Systems, Regulatory Compliance regulations, and standards
• Proven experience in Automation Engineering
• Proficiency in drafting statement of work (SOW), writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents
• Experience with programming industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, Historians, or SQL Server.
• Experience in troubleshooting issues to root cause and recommending and implementing effective corrective actions
• Hands-on experience with Automation projects with GMP compliance
• Familiarity with process controls equipment
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills written and oral
• teamwork spirit skills

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Digital Network & Automation (DNA) systems/programs.
• 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 or update standard operating procedures, local work Instructions for new or existing system support.
• Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage or assist with 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 Automation Engineers staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary.
• Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers.

Benefits

• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior