Senior Automation Engineer

Financial & Project Management
• Follow AZ financial policies and handle resource requests.
• Lead small capital projects using standard project management frameworks.

Leadership & Collaboration
• Connect team members to broader site objectives and ensure alignment across groups.
• Understand system design end‑to‑end to support effective multi-functional work.

Continuous Improvement
• Drive improvements to processes supporting Lokelma manufacturing and site operations.

Essential Functions
• Coordinate development, implementation, and support of site automation and SCADA systems (PLC/HMI, batch, historian, MES interfaces).
• Review and approve technical specifications, drawings, and code.
• Lead solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Train others on systems and procedures.
• Develop and implement validation protocols and maintain SOPs.
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate third‑party suppliers during system development, installation, and qualification.
• Provide on‑call automation support.

Other Responsibilities
• Author and handle change records, deviations, CAPAs, and investigations.
• Support internal/external audits and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Lead capital project execution within budget and timelines.
• Evaluate and specify new automation tools and equipment.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety requirements.

Safety, Health & Environment
• Promote a safe work environment and proactively address hazards.

Delivery & Support
• Provide timely on‑call support and collaborate with maintenance and metrology teams.
• Implement change controls to improve qualified systems.

Cost Management
• Promote cost‑conscious decision‑making.

Lean & Standard Work
• Ensure work follows established processes and standard procedures.

People Management
• No direct reports; may provide project‑based or matrix leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Validated 4 years experience in one of the following:

• Industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or regulated industry; OR Pharmaceutical/biologics process engineering or quality engineering with direct teamwork on automation and control systems
• Proven ability to fix or interpret control logic, batch sequences, or PLC programs
• Knowledge of process and utility development, operation and maintenance
• Detailed understanding of GMP related to facility development and operation
• Strong problem-solving skills