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Automation Technician-March 2024
Mcpherson
Mar 19, 2025
ABOUT PFIZER
Pfizer is a pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Manufacturing
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About Automation Technician

  Why Patients Need You.

  Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

  What You Will Achieve .

  You will be responsible for generating work orders and ensuring that work is completed correctly in a timely manner. Your knowledge in the domain will help in providing detailed technical training to colleagues. You will support the work team operation to ensure that applicable safety guidelines/policies are followed, and that all tasks are conducted in accordance with appropriate processing standards, such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

  As part of the Technical Operations team, your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.

  It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

  How You Will Achieve It.

  Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results.

  Prioritize own workflow and assist in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.

  Keep accurate records as needed for solution manufacture and prepare solutions as directed by work order.

  Recognize when processes, procedures, equipment, product, commodities, etc. are out of specifications.

  Check improper use or monitoring of equipment that may result in substantial downtime, equipment and material or product loss.

  Support supervisor to execute investigations, analyze process data and identify and implement process improvements.

  Prepare regular reports and metrics from Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System to identify training needs and progress with the unit.

  Qualifications.

  Must-Have

  High School Diploma or GED

  4+ years of experience

  Certification in assigned area, if applicable

  Demonstrated trouble shooting capability on production equipment, including all electrical, transmission and gear drive repairs.

  Extensive generalist experience will be considered.

  Applies mechanical and electrical skills and in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing cells utilities and systems in the installation and qualification of equipment.

  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

  Nice-to-Have

  Bachelor's DegreeExperience & Skills:

  Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other countries regulatory agencies.

  Knowledge in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., preventative maintenance, work orders).

  Must be able to use tools and equipment including electronic testers, oscilloscopes, programmers, and meters to test instruments, equipment, and electronic controls.

  Experience with PLC's based systems, SCADA, and network applications. Must have sufficient knowledge of instrumentation and control system to troubleshoot malfunctions.

  Able to understand and work with computerized maintenance management systems such as: spare parts, preventive maintenance, and work orders.

  Strong electrical controls troubleshooting experience.

  Technical knowledge of utilities equipment (i.e., HVAC equipment, AHU's, VAV's, boilers, chillers etc.) and production equipment (aseptic filling machine, autoclave, freeze dryers, packaging lines, etc.)

  Must have excellent blueprint and electrical, controls, schematic/ladder logic comprehension skills.

  The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Must be able to safely perform the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.

  Ideal candidate must have process automation experience with integrated manufacturing systems and ancillary equipment.

  Familiarity with industrial communication network.

  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  To perform all the duties required in this job description, persons must be in good physicalcondition 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 to 50 pounds.

  Proper 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.

  NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  Regular Work Schedule:

  Night shift (start time 1800). 12-hour schedule. Overtime work may be required. Work requires on-site presence. Occasional national/international travel for equipment factory acceptance testing, training seminars, vendor meetings, work progress meetings, etc.Non-Regular Work Schedule:

  At different times of the year, this position will work long hours for scheduled manufacturing shutdown periods and throughout the year may be required to work late with little notice as need arises when equipment is unexpectedly down.Demonstrate proficiency in cGMP, GAMP, software development life cycle, environmental, health and safety procedures to assure compliance with regulatory, policies and/or established guidelines. Observe and notify any risk situation for the environment, health, or safety. Assure that all automation engineering initiatives comply with all regulatory agency requirements.

  Available to travel local or international as needed.

  OTHER INFORMATION

  An hourly differential compensation is available for 12 HR night shift.

  This role doesn't have relocation.

  The salary for this position ranges from $22.49 to $37.49 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Kansas - Mcpherson location.

  Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

  Sunshine Act

  Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

  EEO & Employment Eligibility

  Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

  Manufacturing

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