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Job Title: Sr. Automation Engineer
Company Name: Pfizer
Location: McPherson, KS
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/23/2026
Expire Date: 02/22/2026
Job Categories: Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Computers, Software, Engineering, Government and Policy, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Internet/E-Commerce, Legal, Manufacturing and Production, Other / General, Quality Control, Research & Development, Medical, Environmental, Web Technology, Energy / Utilities
Job Description
Sr. Automation Engineer
**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.

**Here Is What You Need** (Minimum Requirements)

+ High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience

+ Proven experience in Automation Engineering

+ Proficiency in drafting software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents

+ Hands-on experience with Automation Compliance projects

+ Familiarity with process controls equipment

+ Robust understanding of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations, and standards

+ Strong teamwork spirit and excellent communication skills

**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

**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis, problem solving. Ability to work in a gown room conditions. Ability to write general correspondence and technical reports. Requires good written, oral communication and presentation skills. Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.

**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**

Regular Work Schedule:

• Standard (M-F) daytime. 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

**Other Job Details:**

+ **Last Date to Apply for Job: February 5, 2026**

+ Work Location Assignment: On premise. Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office on premise 5 days a week.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82 700,00 to $133 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% of the base salary. 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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

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Company Name: Pfizer
Website:https://pfizer.dejobs.org/638A075AF7EE458D85094D99CB8FAF8A25
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