Senior Automation Engineer
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R361230 Senior Automation Engineer
Job Purpose:
The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for providing technical support in the field of automation. Supports a large spectrum of automated systems within Manufacturing Operations. Responsible for resolution of automation problems implementation of Automation changes and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC GMP safety and environmental regulations. Actively support an empowered team culture including significant interaction with manufacturing quality GTO and engineering groups. Provides direct support to IPT Automation Lead including leading cross functional teams and providing direct guidance to the IPT Automation team.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide expertise technical knowledge/advice to IPT/ COEs on computerized/automation systems.
Performs Automation maintenance including system backup disaster recovery and obsolescence activities and ensures automation systems remain in a validated state
Ensures timely resolution of identified automation issues and unplanned events identified in the daily walk-through
Supports Automation review process including data-gathering analysis preparing annual performance reports and ensures actions are completed on time and meet regulatory requirements
Escalate any ongoing automations issues to the Automation Lead in a timely manner.
Maximizes production capacity through timely completion of planned maintenance activities and effectively resolving unplanned downtime and events
Review PMs being performed and looks for continuous improvements opportunities.
Provides Automation technical support for capital and other site projects.
Perform automation change controls with guidance from Automation Lead to ensure that changes are raised and closed on time following the required quality standards. Manages Project Schedule to ensure that manufacturing is not impacted.
Prepares and performs AIQ/AOQ test plans and documentation ensuring documentation meets required regulatory standards
Participates in HAZOP reviews as SME and completes action items as required
Develops Automation SOPs Job Aids and procedures
Develops and updates Automation training packages and conducts Automation training
Support for deviation and operation investigation requiring code and system-level troubleshooting.
Leads and applies effective root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques to support resolution of incidents events deviations atypical investigations and fault reports related to Automation and ensures all the resolution are effectively implemented within the agreed time frame to prevent recurrence.
Supports a continuous improvement framework within Automation and the IPT and works with Leads to identify and implement improvements
Achieves Automation cost effectiveness and product cost reduction targets set in the Profit Plan with particular emphasis on automation and waste reduction
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification:
- Bachelors degree in electrical electronics Chemical or Computer Engineering.
Experience:
- 5 to 8 years of technical experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- Experience with SIEMENS systems is an additional advantage.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Audit Management Automation Business Process Improvements Cost Reduction Cost Reduction Initiatives Data Management Environmental Regulations GMP Compliance Incident Management Issue Management and Remediation (IMR) Process Maintenance Planning Management Process Manufacturing Compliance Performance Reports Problem Management Production Optimization Quality Management Real-Time Programming Regulatory Documents Social Collaboration Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Waste ReductionPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
09/14/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
