Manager, Automation Engineering

Role Summary

Manager, Automation Engineering within Pfizer's Global Supply division, responsible for leading the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of automated manufacturing processes and equipment. You will ensure systems are compliant, reliable, and capable of supporting 24/7 operations to deliver medicines to patients worldwide. Working with an innovative engineering team, you’ll translate possibilities into action to bring medicines to the world faster.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems and develop new options independently in ambiguous situations.
• Work independently on assignments, seeking guidance on unusual or complex problems.
• Review your own work, seek directional feedback, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work.
• Utilize judgment and experience to potentially become a resource for others.
• Design, develop, deploy, and test automated processes, systems, and equipment.
• Contribute significantly to interpreting results and planning subsequent activities.
• Maintain and support the automation computing infrastructure, providing 24x7x365 support.
• Ensure system-wide compliance, perform system support responsibilities, offer technical leadership, adhere to safe work practices, and communicate progress and issues to management and peers.

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
• Required: Demonstrated experience in Automation Engineering, showcasing expertise in process controls equipment and Network Hubs
• Required: Strong design and debugging skills
• Required: Broad understanding of systems architecture and operations, along with related components
• Required: Excellent project management skills
• Required: Strong presentation and communication skills
• Required: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Preferred: Master's degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Preferred: Experience with regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Proficiency in using automation software and tools
• Preferred: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration
• Preferred: Experience in developing and implementing new methodologies and concepts
• Preferred: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor and guide team members
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Preferred: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Skills

• Automation engineering
• Process controls equipment
• Network hubs
• Design and debugging
• Systems architecture and operations
• Project management
• Presentation and communication
• Independent work and prioritization
• Mentoring and technical leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Required education includes BA/BS with 4+ years of experience, MBA/MS with 2+ years, PhD/JD, Associate's with 8+ years, or high school diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Mental Requirements: Job may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis
• Non-standard Work Schedule/Travel/Environment: Adhere to safe work practices and procedures
• Work Location: Hybrid