Sr. Automation Engineer – DeltaV
About The Position
Join Novartis and play a pivotal role in advancing manufacturing automation that helps deliver innovative medicines to patients worldwide. As a Sr. Automation Engineer – DeltaV, you will serve as a key technical expert supporting and optimizing critical automation systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to lead impactful automation initiatives, drive system reliability and performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable operational excellence. If you're passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and leveraging DeltaV technology to solve complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience supporting GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations; or equivalent experience.
- Strong hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining DeltaV DCS automation systems.
- Experience supporting SCADA, HMI, PLC, BMS, and manufacturing automation platforms in a regulated environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GMP, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements supporting manufacturing automation systems.
- Experience with automation system validation, qualification, and lifecycle management within GMP operations.
- Proven ability to lead automation projects, execute complex change controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience developing automation documentation, technical specifications, and test protocols.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience partnering across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and IT teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a DeltaV SME, providing technical expertise for automation systems supporting GMP manufacturing operations.
- Design, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize DeltaV control strategies and system performance.
- Support the full automation system lifecycle, including implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and retirement.
- Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and IT teams to deliver automation solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
- Investigate automation deviations, implement corrective actions, and support CAPA activities.
- Develop and maintain automation documentation, including specifications, test protocols, and system drawings.
- Ensure automation systems remain compliant with GMP, FDA, and data integrity requirements.
- Provide technical mentorship and subject matter expertise for DeltaV and site automation technologies.
Benefits
- performance-based cash incentive
- eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards
- health, life and disability benefits
- a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- a variety of other benefits
- a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
