Automation Technician

Pfizer; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an engineering professional to design, install, validate, maintain, and calibrate manufacturing computer information systems in a pharmaceutical plant. You will integrate operational knowledge with equipment control to support batch production, testing, and performance tracking.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, adherence to procedures, and collaboration within cross-functional teams, with on-site work and periodic travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with instrumentation and automation systems in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, validate, maintain, and calibrate critical manufacturing computer information systems.
• Integrate operational knowledge, equipment control, and data into large systems for batch production.
• Contribute individually to team deliverables and foster a positive team environment.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 for products 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.

What You Will Achieve

• Design, install, validate, maintain, and calibrate critical manufacturing computer information systems to enhance manufacturing success rates and ensure zero downtime.
• Integrate operational knowledge, equipment control, and data into large systems to enforce operational sequences across departments for batch production, testing, performance tracking, and drug substance disposition.
• Contribute individually to team deliverables, represent the work group within department teams, and foster a positive team environment.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with general supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Engage in optimized alarm management and monitoring practices, conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on plant systems, and develop maintenance SOPs to sustain plant assets.
• Troubleshoot and identify problems with instruments and electrical devices, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, support investigations, and contribute to project construction and commissioning.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• A High School Diploma or GED 4+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in computer software applications
• Experience with instrumentation and automation systems in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues
• Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance practices
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience with large-scale manufacturing computer information systems
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform all the duties required in this job description, persons must be in good physical condition and able to work on ladders in less than desirable areas (i.e., mechanical rooms).
• Ability to work in gown room conditions.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required for some duties. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe practices must be observed.
• Requires continuous physical activity for repair, adjustment, and troubleshooting of equipment/systems.
• Some areas present exposure to heat, steam, and liquids.
• Satisfactory performance and attendance are required.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English.
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Work is performed in a pharmaceutical plant which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, laboratory settings, and clean room environment.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, and tight and enclosed spaces.
• Work is on-site with limited remote work and travel.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Regular Work Schedule:
Night shift (start time 1800). 12-hour schedule. Overtime work may be required. Work requires on-site presence. Occasional national/international travel for equipment factory acceptance testing, training seminars, vendor meetings, work progress meetings, etc.
Non-Regular Work Schedule:
At different times of the year, this position will work long hours for scheduled manufacturing shutdown periods and throughout the year may be required to work late with little notice as need arises when equipment is unexpectedly down.

Work Location Assignment:

On Premise

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: October 27th, 2026

The salary for this position ranges from $28.76 to $47.93 per hour.