Associate Manager - MSAT
- India - Vizag
Use Your Power for Purpose
As a Process Engineer , you will be part of Tech Operations team and play a crucial role in improving patients' lives while working at Pfizer. Your contributions will directly impact the development and delivery of innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients worldwide. Join us in our mission to bring breakthroughs that change patients' lives.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will work as Process Engineer with hands-on experience in Delta DCS systems, PI Historian to support the development and qualification of automation logic, Historian integrations in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and the latest validation standards.
The role involves supporting design documents and developing qualification protocols, as well as configuring recipes, formulas, and controlling logic in Delta V DCS system, Historian systems along with Qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creation of DCS Recipe parameters, Formulas and developing process flows as per Tech transfer inputs.
- Review and interpret Software Design Specifications (SDS), Functional Specifications (FS), and related documents to understand automation requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive Qualification Documents including - Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ),Performance Qualification (PQ)
- Ensure documentation aligns with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and internal validation SOPs.
- Develop and configure DeltaV DCS logic, including Batch Recipes, Control Modules, Equipment Modules, Formulas and Phases
- Maintain traceability matrices and ensure audit readiness of all documentation.
- Qualification of Historian systems.
- Understanding batch recipes, formulas, and control strategies.
- Solid understanding of 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and CSV principles.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Familiarity with data integrity and audit trail requirements.
- Knowledge of ISA-88 batch control standards.
- Knowledge of ALCOA Principles.
- PI System Architecture Knowledge of PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF), Event Frames, and PI Vision.
- Interface Configuration Experience with OPC, Modbus, and other industrial protocols
- Data Modeling & Contextualization Building AF templates and event frames for batch and equipment tracking
- System Integration Connecting PI with MES, ERP & SCADA systems
- Reporting Tools Using PI Datalink, PI Vision, and PI Rt Reports for analytics and compliance reporting.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics, Automation, Chemical or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in automation engineering within a regulated industry (pharma/biotech preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of DeltaV DCS systems.
- Expertise on 7016 – Delta Batch Implementation or equivalent hands-on experience.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- 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
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.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

EngineeringBreakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Pfizer Global Supply
Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.
With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the availability and accessibility of these life-saving medications, we play a pivotal role in reaching patients, healthcare professionals, and markets across the globe.
Our network of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, strategically located distribution centers, and streamlined logistics systems enables us to deliver Pfizer's medicines with utmost efficiency and reliability, making a tangible difference in patients' lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)