Manager, Automation & Digitalization

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals seeks an Automation Strategy Architect to define standardized automation architecture across the facility, integrate equipment into centralized SCADA/DCS platforms, and develop automation standards for future readiness.

You will identify and onboard automation vendors, lead technical discussions, and drive robotics-enabled touchless operations with MES/SCADA/ERP integration. Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in instrumentation, automation, electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 7-8+ years in pharma automation or API manufacturing, preferably greenfield projects.
• Experience implementing DCS, SCADA, PLC, and robotics systems; hands-on equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement standardized automation architecture across the facility, including PLC platforms, I/O configurations, and communication protocols.
• Lead the integration of equipment and systems into centralized SCADA/DCS platforms ensuring interoperability and scalability.
• Develop and enforce automation standards for new equipment and systems to ensure consistency and future-proofing.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard automation vendors and system integrators aligned with project goals and compliance requirements.
• Drive technical discussions with vendors to ensure alignment with centralized architecture and integration capabilities.
• Champion touchless operations through robotics, AGVs, and smart sensors and integrate with MES/SCADA/ERP.
• Draft and review URS with a focus on automation readiness and centralized system integration; ensure compatibility with standards and digital infrastructure.
• Oversee IQ/OQ/PQ of automation systems; ensure activities meet timelines, budget, and regulatory frameworks.
• Establish data acquisition and historian systems; develop dashboards to visualize KPIs and compliance metrics; enable predictive maintenance.

Skills

Automation architecture

DCS/SCADA integration

Vendor management

Industrial protocols

URS drafting

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Instrumentation/Automation/Electronics

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider Electric

Job description

Automation Strategy Architecture

• Define and implement standardized automation architecture across the facility, including PLC platforms, I/O configurations, communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP), and software frameworks.
• Lead the integration of equipment and systems into centralized SCADA/DCS platforms ensuring interoperability and scalability.
• Develop and enforce automation standards for new equipment and systems to ensure consistency and future-proofing.

Vendor Identification Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard automation vendors and system integrators aligned with project goals and compliance requirements.
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• Drive technical discussions with vendors to ensure alignment with centralized architecture and integration capabilities.
• Manage vendor performance during design, commissioning, and qualification phases.

Touchless Operations Robotics

• Champion the implementation of touchless operations through robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and smart sensors.Lead automation initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging areas to reduce manual interventions and enhance compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics with MES, SCADA, and ERP systems.

URS Equipment Integration

• Draft and review User Requirement Specifications (URS) with a focus on automation readiness and centralized system integration.
• Ensure all new equipment is compatible with the facility s automation standards and digital infrastructure complying all International Automation Standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate integration plans and execution.

Data Management Analytics

• Establish data acquisition and historian systems for real-time monitoring and analytics.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to visualize equipment performance, process KPIs, and compliance metrics n Jointly with Data Scientist and Lead Industry 4.0.
• Utilize analytics to drive predictive maintece, process optimization, and decision-making.

Installation, Commissioning Qualification

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of automation systems and integrated equipment.
• Ensure all activities are executed within project timelines, budget, and regulatory frameworks.

Compliance Documentation

• Ensure automation systems comply with USFDA, EU GMP, and ISO standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including validation protocols, SOPs, and audit trails.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

Continuous Improvement Innovation

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in automation, robotics, and pharma manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and digital maturity.

Education

• Bachelor s/Master s in Instrumentation, Automation, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 7-8 years in pharmaceutical or API manufacturing automation, preferably in greenfield projects.
• Direct experience in DCS OEM s like Siemens, Emerson etc. working for pharma client can be preferred
• Proven experience in implementing DCS, SCADA, PLC, and robotics systems.
• Hands-on experience in equipment integration, vendor management, and automation standardization.
• Exposure to peptide, bulk drug, or injectable manufacturing environments is preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, etc.), industrial protocols, and software tools.
• Expertise in drafting URS and managing automation lifecycle.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data visualization and reporting.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

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