Automation System Infrastructure Engineer Lead

Pfizer - McPherson, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

McPherson, KS

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

This position is responsible for managing the regulatory aspects of process automation systems and infrastructure used in the manufacture of sterile injectables at the Pfizer McPherson, KS site. The role involves ensuring compliance, cybersecurity, and network management while supporting the operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will also focus on project management, training, and maintaining automation standards to ensure efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems
• Support reliability engineering for production and support equipment
• Provide on-the-floor operational support as needed
• Support all investigations and audits as needed
• Provide off-shift and on-call support when necessary
• Responsible for periodic review of the Automation Systems
• Ensure appropriate training and authorization for access to engineering managed computer systems
• Manage regulatory aspects of the site's networked engineering data collection, monitoring, and SCADA systems
• Implement compliance initiatives including monitoring of system security procedures and practices
• Design and implement support for minor functional and process changes
• Support future capital projects and assure site automation standards are followed
• Assist other departments in evaluating historical process/equipment data
• Provide automation guidance and training to other functional groups
• Author and/or review design documents for projects and process changes
• Support FAT/commissioning/qualification activities as required
• Responsible for backup/archiving/restoring of Automation configuration and batch
• Develop and implement site automation standards for hardware and software
• System Admin for all site SCADA systems, Data Historians, and Engineering Site-wide Software Applications
• System Administration for adding and disabling user access to Site Automation system
• Maintain Manufacturing level network, control level networks and Process I/O network.

Requirements

• Must have a HS Diploma (or Equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR a bachelor's with at least 3 years of experience OR Master's with more than 1 year of experience
• Background in cGMP regulations and up to date on cybersecurity methodologies
• Familiar with process controls equipment including PLCs, DCSs, HMIs, SCADA systems, SQL relational database systems, virtual machine environment and network infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations and standards
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral)
• Computer literate

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with integrated manufacturing systems
• Project management experience
• Training abilities

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage