Automation Sr Specialist (Infrastructure 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.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, coordinates, and supervises external specialist personnel required to carry out activities in accordance with the Site Digital & Automation Lead guidelines and directives.

• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements across all assigned activities.

• Collaborates in the management and maintenance of the site’s IT/OT infrastructure.

• Provides IT/OT support to review and standardize process flows, ensuring process optimization, including improved production effectiveness and efficiency during the implementation of Smart Factory systems.

• Acts as a System Infrastructure Technician by installing, configuring, and maintaining IT/OT infrastructure, including server and network architectures, ensuring operational stability and security. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing data backups, monitoring system performance, performing cabling management, and ensuring infrastructure compliance and the continuous updating of related documentation.

• Manages initiatives aimed at improving production efficiency and plant maintenance operations, with a particular focus on the automation of machines and site systems.

• Analyzes requirements and collaborates with multiple departments to integrate equipment, plants, and production systems, defining data exchange protocols for the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., Data Acquisition, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, and IoT), in compliance with globally defined architectures and solutions.

• Ensures technical support for the acquisition of both business and GMP data from equipment, plants, and machines whether network-connected or stand-alone guaranteeing correct data historization and recovery when required.

 Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous learning and improvement.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Passion for technology and innovation, with a strong desire to enhance operational efficiency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications: Minimum Training & Education Requirements Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, or Information Technology or equivalent qualification.

• 5+ years of experience in automation department or related fields of a complex site.

Other Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of Cisco Network Architecture

• Excellent knowledge VMWare virtual Architecture

• Excellent knowledge of Cybersecurity Compliance

• Excellent knowledge Active Directory & Windows Server Architecture

• Excellent knowledge of GxP environment and regulatory compliance (e.g. data Integrity requirements: CFR21 part 11, ALCOA+ principles etc).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English".

Work Location Assignment: On site Ascoli Piceno Plant

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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