Manager, Automation Engineer

USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE

At Pfizer, we believe that every role is crucial in our mission to improve patients' lives. Within our Global Supply division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and innovative. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver life-saving medicines to patients around the globe.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

In this role, you will:

• Lead or co-lead complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.

• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.

• Make decisions to resolve complex problems and develop new options independently in ambiguous situations.

• Work independently on assignments, seeking guidance on unusual or very 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.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in Automation Engineering, showcasing expertise in process controls equipment and Network Hubs.

• Strong design and debugging skills.

• Broad understanding of systems architecture and operations, along with related components.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE (Preferred Requirements)

• Master's degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience.

• Experience with regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in using automation software and tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration.

• Experience in developing and implementing new methodologies and concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor and guide team members.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT, Claude, 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.

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to perform complex data analysis, troubleshooting, and engineering evaluations of DeltaV control systems and environmental monitoring systems supporting regulatory compliance. Must be able to interpret technical data, investigate system issues, and develop compliant solutions. Physical requirements include walking throughout manufacturing and utility areas, climbing stairs, accessing equipment in mechanical spaces, occasional bending or kneeling, and lifting or carrying equipment and computer hardware up to 25 pounds.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Requires participation in a 24x7 on-call support rotation with the ability to provide timely response to system issues impacting environmental monitoring and compliance-critical automation systems. Occasional overtime, off-hours work, weekend/holiday support, and schedule flexibility are required to support operational, maintenance, and regulatory compliance needs. Must comply with all site safety, environmental, and GMP requirements when working in operational areas.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Date to Apply for Job: August 3, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

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