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Automation Engineer

Pfizer Kalamazoo, Michigan On-site senior full-time

Salary

$82,700 to $137,900 per year

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Description

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need.

In this role, you will:

  • Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively to meet targets.
  • Apply skills and knowledge to contribute to team efforts.
  • Use judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
  • Monitor and complete periodic reviews, including the validation master plan for automation engineering.
  • Demonstrate exceptional planning, organizing, time management, and team participation skills.
  • Take responsibility for routine and preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience in Automation Engineering
  • Proficiency in drafting software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents
  • Hands-on experience with Automation Compliance projects
  • Familiarity with process controls equipment
  • Robust understanding of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations, and standards
  • Strong teamwork spirit and excellent communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • Understanding of programming and proficiency in at least one language
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Ability to train others effectively
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.

Skills

Required

  • Automation Engineering
  • Computerized Systems
  • Compliance regulations
  • drafting software test plans
  • process controls equipment

Nice to have

  • pharmaceutical experience
  • programming
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • problem-solving skills
  • AI tools
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