Automation Technician

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: • Design, install, validate, maintain, and calibrate critical manufacturing computer information systems to enhance manufacturing success rates and ensure zero downtime. • Integrate operational knowledge, equipment control, and data into large systems to enforce operational sequences across departments for batch production, testing, performance tracking, and drug substance disposition. • Contribute individually to team deliverables, represent the work group within department teams, and foster a positive team environment. • Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results. • Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe. • Identify and solve moderately routine problems. • Complete assignments with general supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor. • Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards. • Engage in optimized alarm management and monitoring practices, conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on plant systems, and develop maintenance SOPs to sustain plant assets. • Troubleshoot and identify problems with instruments and electrical devices, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, support investigations, and contribute to project construction and commissioning. Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • A High School Diploma or GED 4+ years of relevant experience • Proficiency in computer software applications • Experience with instrumentation and automation systems in a manufacturing environment • Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues • Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance practices • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics • Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures • Effective communication and teamwork skills Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) • Experience with large-scale manufacturing computer information systems • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting • Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues • Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS To perform all the duties required in this job description, persons must be in good physical condition and able to work on ladders in less than desirable areas (i.e., mechanical rooms). • Ability to work in gown room conditions. • Light to moderate lifting may be required for some duties. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds. • Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe practices must be observed. • Requires continuous physical activity for repair, adjustment, and troubleshooting of equipment/systems. • Some areas present exposure to heat, steam, and liquids. • Satisfactory performance and attendance are required. • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English. • Must be able to work in a potentially str