Senior Automation Engineer
- Pay
- $82,700 – $137,900 per year
- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 13 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Automation Engineering
- Software test plan drafting
- User requirements documentation
- System design documentation
- Automation compliance projects
- Process controls equipment
- Computerized systems knowledge
- Compliance regulations and standards
- Teamwork
- Communication
Also useful
- Pharmaceutical experience
- Programming proficiency in at least one language
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Training others
- Problem solving
- Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)
Use Your Power for Purpose
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. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
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.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum 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
Bonus Points If You Have (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. 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
Office and plant environment. Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking
Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements
- Weekend and off hours work required, some overtime.
- Supporting 24/7 operation - on call coverage.
- Adhere to safe work practices.
- Some travel.
Pay and benefits
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.
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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.
Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.
Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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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Common questions
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The Senior Automation Engineer posting at Pfizer states compensation of $82,700 – $137,900 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Pfizer's official career site.
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