TRD Pilot Plant Automation Engineer

Novartis Italia; Ivrea; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ivrea seeks a Pilot Plant Automation Lead to oversee automation projects and ensure compliance with standards. The role requires a technical background in engineering and significant experience in the pharma sector. The successful candidate will drive improvements in systems and processes while effectively managing external vendors and resources. Join a mission-focused team aimed at transforming lives through innovative solutions.

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in Automation in the Pharma/Chemical industry.
• Proficient in C&Q within automation (CSV)
• Strong communication skills with excellent writing abilities.

Mansioni

• Lead equipment, utility, and facility improvement projects.
• Prepare monthly engineering reports and support audits.
• Develop process control systems and maintain software change controls.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Formazione

Degree in Automation/Electronic/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Strumenti

C&Q

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Leads the Pilot Plant Automation function, which is responsible to establish, maintain and improve the automation processes with respect to site buildings, equipment and utilities. He coordinates all automation projects and initiatives, external vendors included. He provides cost-effective, GxP and HSE compliant and efficient technical solutions, standards, strategies and act as a competence center for automation and interface to IT. Ensure automation systems have the needed level of reliability, efficiency and flexibility required by the RLT Pilot Plant nature.

About The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly engineering reports and support both internal and external audits.
• Create regional/site SOPs, templates and implement GOPs and technical standards.
• Lead equipment, utility, and facility improvement projects and ensure technical know-how availability.
• Implement sharing of best practices in automation, manage external resources and train operators.
• Execute asset strategies, establish cost-efficient repair processes and develop KPIs for maintenance.
• Investigate deviations, manage external resources, and handle vendor/contractor contracts.
• Prepare project health & safety risk assessments, perform new equipment inspections and manage project deficiencies.
• Develop process control systems, implement software change controls and maintain computer systems life cycle management.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Automation/Electronic/Mechanical/Electrical engineering, preferably with a Master’s degree.
• Fluent in English
• 3+ years of experience in Automation in Pharma/Chemical industry.
• Leadership experience managing external resources and vendors with project management skills, including budget control.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining reliable operation of building control/automation systems.
• Ability to develop automation solutions that suit the manufacturing environment while upholding global standards.
• Strong communication skills, able to present ideas and solutions effectively with excellent writing skills.
• Proficient in C&Q within the automation (CSV) and extended knowledge of GxP/HSE & Quality systems.
  
  

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