Pfizer

Associate Instrumentation/Automatation

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Vizag, Vishākhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IND

Hybrid

Entry level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Provide operational and troubleshooting support for DeltaV DCS, SCADA, and PLC-based manufacturing control systems; support validation, compliance, FAT/commissioning, change controls, backups, reliability engineering, and 24x7 automation support while assisting projects and preventive maintenance.

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What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Support the operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems including DeltaV DCS, SCADA & PLCs.
Support reliability engineering for production and support equipment
Provide on the floor operational support as needed
Responsible for Periodic review of the Automation Systems with support of validation team.
Responsibility for managing regulatory aspects of the site networked engineering data collection, monitoring and SCADA systems
Responsible for implementation of compliance initiatives including monitoring of system security procedures and practices and system logins for compliance
Generate user requirement specifications for control systems.
Author and/or review design documents for projects and process changes
Define requirements for vendor design documentation.
Review vendor automation design documentation (FS, HDS, SDS, DDS, requirements traceability matrix, code and logic, etc.).
Support FAT/commissioning/qualification activities as required
Support the execution of the qualification of automated control systems.
Prepare risk assessments for automated systems
Prepare Change Controls associated with changes to control systems
Design and implementation support for functional and process changes, either smaller projects, remediation activities or capital projects
Support future capital projects and assure site automation standards are followed
Assist other departments in evaluating historical process/equipment data.
Responsible for backup/archiving/restoring of Automation configuration and batch.
Provide continuous 24x7x365 support for automation systems.

Monitor and identify issues to develop preventative solutions.
Support the development of Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems.
Adhere to safe work practices consistently.
Contribute to project milestones, organize work to meet deadlines, and communicate progress and issues to peers.
Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.
Make decisions to resolve basic problems with limited options and decision-making authority, under supervisor's direction.
Work in a structured environment using established procedures, seeking guidance from colleagues, with regular reviews for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy, relying on the supervisor's judgment.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, Associate's degree with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with engineering design and validation
Demonstrated organizational skills to meet project task deadlines effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with automated systems and equipment
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Ability to provide 24x7x365 support for automation systems

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Experience in pharmaceutical industry engineering
Familiarity with Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems
Ability to monitor issues and develop preventative solutions
Experience with manufacturing information systems

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Engineering

Top Skills

Deltav Dcs

Manufacturing Information Systems

Plcs

Scada

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.