Automation Engineer

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Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In-Office
69K-114K Annually
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
Deploy, test, and support automated manufacturing processes and equipment in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. Provide 24x7x365 automation support, perform validation and preventive maintenance activities, monitor and resolve issues, meet project milestones, and follow established procedures under supervisory direction.
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Use Your Power for Purpose
Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a key role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. Your innovative ideas and proactive actions will help us imagine new possibilities and bring them to life, ensuring that vital medications reach those in need more swiftly and efficiently. Your contributions will be instrumental in enhancing manufacturing information systems, boosting success rates, and ensuring zero downtime. By integrating manufacturing processes, operational knowledge, equipment control, and data into cohesive systems, you will enforce seamless operations across various departments. Your dedication will be pivotal in meeting project objectives and goals, fostering a collaborative team environment, and driving your colleagues towards success.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
  • Deploy and test automated processes, systems, and equipment.
  • Execute Good Manufacturing Practices and verification protocols.
  • 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 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
  • Proficiency in structured query language
  • 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
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making 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
\nRelocation support available\n
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% 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.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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 www.pfizer.com/careers 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 [email protected] . 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 4 years relevant experience or High School diploma with 6 years relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience with engineering design and validation
  • Proficiency in structured query language (SQL)
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to meet project task deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with automated systems and equipment
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Ability to provide 24x7x365 support for automation systems
  • 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
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple U.S. medical plan options include telehealth, comprehensive mental‑health support, fertility/family‑building benefits, transgender‑inclusive coverage, and certain Pfizer medications at no cost. A Wellbeing Wallet and wellness resources broaden the health and wellbeing offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company matching is paired with an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance. One‑on‑one financial planning support is provided through Fidelity.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off spans vacation, holidays, and personal days, with additional caregiver and medical leave. U.S. parental leave commonly includes 12 weeks paid with options for additional unpaid bonding time and a return‑to‑work transition.

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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.

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