Senior Automation Engineer for GMP Manufacturing

Pfizer; Michigan; On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Pfizer matching

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid vacation

Holiday and personal days

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Health benefits: medical, prescription

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Michigan team, supporting manufacturing automation and system validation to ensure reliable medicine delivery. You will work with the engineering group to accelerate production timelines and optimize processes.

The role demands hands-on experience in automation, compliance, and effective teamwork, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. On-site roles offer rich collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience with an associate’s degree
• 2+ years of experience with BA/BS
• MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Automation engineering experience
• Drafting software test plans and user requirements experience
• Familiarity with process controls equipment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to moderately complex projects and meet targets
• Apply skills and knowledge to team efforts
• Use judgment to modify methods as needed
• Monitor and complete periodic reviews including validation master plan for automation engineering
• Demonstrate planning, organizing, and time management skills
• Take responsibility for routine and preventive maintenance of equipment and facilities

Skills

Automation Engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

BA/BS degree

MBA/MS degree

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

Pfizer is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Michigan team, supporting manufacturing automation and system validation to ensure reliable medicine delivery. You will work with the engineering group to accelerate production timelines and optimize processes.

The role demands hands-on experience in automation, compliance, and effective teamwork, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. On-site roles offer rich collaboration and growth opportunities.