Automation Engineer

Yugal Tech Academy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to join the dynamic engineering team. You will help manage manufacturing information systems to improve success rates and minimize downtime. Eligible applicants have strong background in DCS/PLC/SCADA, project management, and system validation.

The role involves leading small teams, developing SOPs, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. On-site schedule, relocation may be offered, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of computerized systems, regulatory compliance, and standards.
• Experience with programming industrial control systems (DCS, PLCs, SCADA, Historians, SQL Server).
• Proven ability to manage projects to timelines and budgets.
• Experience troubleshooting to root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project completion, manage own time, develop plans for projects and lead small teams.
• Monitor and complete periodic reviews and validation master plan for automation program.
• Demonstrate planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and reliably.
• Develop standard operating procedures and provide system support.
• Analyze operational process problems and propose corrective actions.
• Manage change control documentation and execution.
• Engage site and network teams for cybersecurity alignment.
• Provide 24x7x365 support for automation systems on capital and non-capital projects.
• Modify complex control logic leveraging manufacturing process expertise.
• Mentor junior staff and serve as a technical trainer.

Skills

Computerized systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Project management experience

Root cause troubleshooting

Software test plans writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical role in the management of manufacturing information systems to improve manufacturing success rates and ensuring zero down time.

As a Sr. Automation Engineer your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new
milestones and help patients across the globe.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams.
• Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, validation master plan for the automation engineering program.
• Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.
• Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support.
• Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage change control authoring and execution.
• Participate in the site and network wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction.
• Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects.
• Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise.
• Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary.
• Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master’s degree with 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.

• Strong knowledge of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations and standards
• Experience with programming industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, Historians, or SQL Server.
• Demonstrated experience in project management to timelines and budgets
• Experience in troubleshooting issues to root cause and recommending and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience with writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design
• documents
• Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills {written and oral}

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Understanding of programming, and proficiency in at least one language
• Understanding of network infrastructure, windows servers, and virtualization

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Schedule is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: April 21, 2025
• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
• Eligible for Relocation Package: YES

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,300.00 to $133,900.00. 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 and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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.