Principal Automation Engineer - Global Engineering
About The Position
The Principal Automation Engineer works in Pharma Technical Operations Technology (PTT), an organization responsible for keeping Pharma Technical Operations at the forefront of technology across current and future facilities. PTT’s global MSAT and Engineering teams realize new assets for the manufacturing network, including drug substance, drug product, and device industrialization facilities. The role supports large and/or complex facility and equipment improvement projects across the US manufacturing network and potentially at international sites. Work initially combines remote and onsite activity, beginning at the General Planner’s office and later moving to a construction site or plant. Once the site buildings are built and equipment is delivered, the role transitions to full-time onsite work locally. Project-phase travel of 40% to 50% is expected, including weekly commuting and/or temporary remote assignments as business needs require. The position leads a sub-project team, including external contractors, and provides technical and business-process guidance. It owns an assigned discipline work package through all project phases to achieve target functionality, quality, and reliability; leads proactive responses to deviations from project plans; and partners with customers, stakeholders, and team members. The engineer also collaborates with PTE to assess and implement manufacturing technologies and serves as the primary technical liaison with IT/OT groups to advance operational digitalization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering; Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science is preferred, with 8 years of experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree in Engineering in a preferred discipline with 7 years of experience.
- At least 8 years of applicable automation and/or instrument and control system experience, preferably with the majority in drug product.
- 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry or GMP experience.
- Proficient written and spoken English.
- Availability for significant travel of 40% to 50%, including weekly commuting and/or temporary remote assignments as required by business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Additional languages, such as Portuguese or German.
- Exemplifies Roche Values and Leadership Commitments.
- Exceptional collaboration, team-building, and communication skills.
- Strong business and technical acumen, strategic agility, and global perspective to lead groups to world-class performance.
- Global experience and cultural savvy, with the ability to adapt to and manage effectively across cultural environments and organizational levels, including executive management.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive measures to achieve project goals when deviations from the project plan occur.
- Manage a sub-project team, including external contractors, and provide clear guidance on technical solutions and business processes.
- Maintain ownership of an assigned discipline work package through all project phases, ensuring target functionality, quality, and reliability.
- Partner proactively with customers, team members, and stakeholders, maintaining a friendly, positive, approachable, and professional attitude.
- Collaborate with PTE to evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with IT/OT groups to drive higher levels of operational digitalization.
- Support large and/or complex facility and equipment improvement projects within the US manufacturing network and potentially at international sites.
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- The position qualifies for the benefits detailed at the provided benefits link.
- Relocation benefits are not available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
