Senior Automation Engineer

Overview

Use Your Power for Purpose. 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 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.

• Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively to meet targets.
• Apply skills and knowledge to contribute to team efforts.
• Use judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
• Monitor and complete periodic reviews, including the validation master plan for automation engineering.
• Demonstrate exceptional planning, organizing, time management, and team participation skills.
• Take responsibility for routine and preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency in drafting software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents.
• Hands‑on experience with Automation Compliance projects.
• Familiarity with process controls equipment.
• Robust understanding of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations, and standards.
• Strong teamwork spirit and excellent communication skills.

• 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 an understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Office and plant environment. Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.

Weekend and off hours work required, some overtime. Supporting 24/7 operation – on call coverage. Adhere to safe work practices. Some travel.

On Premise.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits including a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.