Automation Senior Engineer

Pfizer • Rocky Mount, NC

2d • $82,700 - $137,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Pfizer is hiring an Automation Senior Engineer to support manufacturing automation systems and contribute to the company’s mission of improving patients’ lives. The role contributes to project completion, manages work against agreed targets, develops plans for assigned projects, and leads small project teams. It provides routine and preventive maintenance, validation and documentation support, troubleshooting, change control, cybersecurity alignment, and 24/7/365 operational support for automation systems. The engineer also supports capital and non-capital projects, modifies control logic, and mentors or trains Automation Engineers as needed.

The position is primarily onsite at the manufacturing facility, with limited remote work possible when needed. It may require physical presence on the manufacturing floor, extended hours, holidays, weekends, and support during non-working hours. The role requires a relevant combination of education and experience: a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience, a master’s degree with 0 or more years, an associate’s degree with 6 years, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience; or master’s degree with 0 or more years of experience; or associate’s degree with 6 years of experience; or high school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Robust understanding of computerized systems, regulatory compliance regulations, and standards.
• Proven experience in Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency in drafting statements of work, writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents.
• Experience programming industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, historians, or SQL Server.
• Experience troubleshooting issues to root cause and recommending and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience with automation projects in a GMP-compliant environment.
• Familiarity with process controls equipment.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills, with a teamwork mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing test runs and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed, and provide support during non-working hours.
• Flexibility to work onsite for the majority of the schedule, with minimum offsite/remote work as needed for unexpected events.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available. The position requires permanent U.S. work authorization.

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; curiosity about their potential to improve outcomes; and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project completion, manage time against agreed targets, plan assigned projects, and lead small project teams.
• Monitor, generate, and complete periodic reviews and validation master plans for Digital Network & Automation (DNA) systems and programs.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to keep equipment and facilities safe, efficient, and reliable.
• Generate, develop, or update standard operating procedures and local work instructions for new or existing system support.
• Analyze operational process problems and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage or assist with authoring and executing change controls.
• Participate in site-wide and network-wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction.
• Provide 24/7/365 support for automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects.
• Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic requiring scientific or manufacturing process expertise.
• Mentor and guide Automation Engineer staff and provide technical training when 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.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of base salary.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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