Senior Manufacturing Systems Specialist

Role: Senior Manufacturing Systems Specialist responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing automation and operational technology (OT) systems in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Responsibilities include managing automation system performance and reliability, supporting process improvements, leading system upgrades and project initiatives, providing technical support and user training, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and data integrity. Requirements: Bachelor's in IT, Engineering, or related field; 5-7+ years supporting manufacturing automation in pharma or biotech; hands-on experience with automation systems, upgrades, and maintenance; knowledge of regulatory compliance. Preferred skills: expertise in manufacturing automation platforms, network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), network infrastructure, OT/ICS frameworks (NIST, ISA-99), troubleshooting, and project leadership. High-value specifics: pharma manufacturing environment, regulated compliance, and automation/OT systems. Work setup: up to 30% travel between sites.