Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Posted October 26, 2026

Senior Automation Engineer

Kalamazoo, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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

Office and plant environment. Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Weekend and off hours work required, some overtime. Supporting 24/7 operation – on call coverage. Adhere to safe work practices. Some travel.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. 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.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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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.

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Engineering

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Kalamazoo, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 632 comparable Senior Manufacturing & CMC roles across 85 biopharma companies.

632Comparable roles tracked
584Currently active
85Companies hiring similar roles
30Countries represented

Salary context

226 of 632 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $82,700/yr – $137,900/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Technician Calibration - Maintenance · Mylan Technologies, Inc. $37,000/yr – $80,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director / Director - Biologics Drug Product Development · AbbVie $160,500/yr – $305,000/yr
Peer group range $58,500 – $232,750 (median $151,700)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 632 comparable roles

United States418
India44
Ireland25
Netherlands19
China12
Switzerland11

+ 24 more countries

Seniority mix

632 of 632 peers have a known seniority level

Senior402
Principal126
Associate Director104

Therapeutic area mix

2 of 632 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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