Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Support

Pfizer

Location:
United States , Sanford

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

82700.00 - 133900.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Within our Global Supply division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and innovative. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need when they need them. Working with our manufacturing team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver life-saving medicines to patients around the globe.

Job Responsibility:

Participate with Senior engineers on Automation projects, effectively managing time and resources
Work independently on assignments, seeking guidance on unusual or complex problems
Design, develop, deploy, and test automated processes, systems, and equipment
Contribute significantly to the interpretation of manufacturing data and planning/execution of subsequent automation activities
Maintain and support the automation computing infrastructure, providing 24x7x365 operational support as a rotational on-call resource and escalation path
Design, install, validate, and maintain critical manufacturing Automation systems to improve manufacturing success rates
Integrate operational knowledge, equipment control, and data collection into systems that enforce operational sequences across departments for batch production, testing, performance tracking, and drug substance disposition
Work with Senior Automation Engineers to solve complex problems within the department and assist with issues outside the department, overseeing operational activities to support short-term goals
Communicate effectively by soliciting input, persuading others, and sharing own point of view and rationale
Manage Automation projects and ongoing work activities of complexity, involving cross-functional representatives, and deliver all site automated systems capital and strategic projects
Ensure system-wide compliance, perform system support responsibilities, offer technical leadership, adhere to safe work practices, and communicate progress and issues to management and peers
Engage third party vendors, suppliers, and/or contractors as needed to support computer system design and maintenance activities

Requirements:

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Science Engineering (or related field) with at least 2 years of experience
OR a master's degree with more than 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
Demonstrated experience in Automation Engineering, 2-3 years expertise in process controls equipment, DeltaV Batch and Continuous software configuration
Automation support during Manufacturing processing while maintaining compliance
Strong design, troubleshooting and debugging skills, primarily supporting DeltaV control systems
Strong presentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Experience with regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environment
Ability to interact with functional groups at site, including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Technical Operations

Nice to have:

Proficiency in using automation software and tools (PI, Infobatch, AgileDoc)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration
Experience in developing and implementing new methodologies and concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor and work with Automation team members
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Network hardware and software management
Knowledge of PLC control systems as standalone or when integrated with DeltaV

What we offer:

Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
February 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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