Manager of Automation and Maintenance

The Manager of Automation and Maintenance is responsible for site-level ownership and technical leadership of automation, electrical, and data systems supporting operations at the Bothell R&D site.

This role applies deep subject matter expertise to design, integration, and continuously improving systems that enable reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

The position operates with a high degree of independence, leading technical initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with Global Workplace Experience standards and site business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the site and network subject matter expert for performance and reliability of automation, electrical, and data systems, including lifecycle planning and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement system architecture, integrations, and enhancements to support evolving site and enterprise requirements.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and analytics tools to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Drive energy and utility optimization initiatives through metering strategy, data analysis, and system improvements.
• Ensure compliance and inspection readiness of systems and data practices in alignment with GMP, GLP, and GCP standards.
• Lead cross-functional project teams as technical authority for automation and data systems.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to service providers and project teams, ensuring alignment to requirements and standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for complex system issues, driving timely and effective resolution.
• Define standards, strategies, and technical roadmaps.
• Identify and lead initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, energy reductions, or reliability improvements.
• Translate business needs into technology strategy and investment priorities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish data governance and analytics frameworks.
• Integrate enterprise platforms (e.g., CMMS, BMS, IoT systems).
• Ensure alignment to GWE standards and contribute to development of global engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field 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 an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience supporting electrical, automation, or facility systems in a regulated or industrial environment.
• Experience providing engineering operations support, project support, and technical input for facility or infrastructure systems.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and presenting system data in a usable format for operational or leadership decision-making.

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of power distribution, emergency generation, UPS systems, and facility support utilities.
• Experience with PLC control systems, HMI software, power monitoring tools, and smart building or IoT technologies (lighting systems and GUI operating/reporting systems).
• Knowledge of network architecture, server communications, and troubleshooting of ethernet and fiber-connected systems.
• Ability to use test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaluate automation and electrical systems.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, evaluations, cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Building Management System software and associated hardware.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry practices, including change management procedures.
• Familiarity with project management methods, procedures, and controls.
• Experience with Pfizer systems such as KodeLabs, Johnson Controls, Enlighted and EAMS.
• Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience supporting regulated environments (GxP highly preferred).

Salary: The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00.

Benefits: 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.