Pfizer

Associate Manager - Automation

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerPfizer
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted20 Aug 2026

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:

Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively to meet targets.
Apply skills and knowledge to contribute to team efforts.
Use judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
Monitor and complete periodic reviews, including the validation master plan for automation engineering.
Demonstrate exceptional planning, organizing, time management, and team participation skills.
Take responsibility for routine and preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

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Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Key Responsibilities Automation Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.
Develop and modify control modules, equipment modules, phases, and batch logic.
Design and maintain DeltaV operator graphics, alarms, trends, and reports.
Support DCS upgrades, migrations, patch management, and lifecycle activities.
Perform system backups, restoration, and disaster recovery activities.
Troubleshoot automation system failures and implement corrective actions.
Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and plant shutdown activities.
Optimize control strategies to improve process performance, quality, and productivity.
Integrate DeltaV systems with PLCs, SCADA, Historians, and third-party systems.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and automation standards.

Instrumentation Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, and control valves.
Troubleshoot instrumentation-related issues affecting plant operations.
Review and update instrument datasheets, loop drawings, P&IDs, and instrument index documents.
Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new instrumentation systems.
Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams for instrument reliability improvements.
Diagnose communication issues related to HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, and other industrial protocols.
Support control valve diagnostics and performance assessment.
Participate in plant projects involving instrumentation and automation upgrades.
Ensure instrumentation systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Manage instrument spares, technical specifications, and vendor interactions.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Relevant pharmaceutical experience
Understanding of programming and proficiency in at least one language
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Ability to train others effectively
Strong problem-solving 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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Automation & Instrumentation.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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