Automation Technician
- United States - Kansas - McPherson
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:
- Design, install, validate, maintain, and calibrate critical manufacturing computer information systems to enhance manufacturing success rates and ensure zero downtime.
- Integrate operational knowledge, equipment control, and data into large systems to enforce operational sequences across departments for batch production, testing, performance tracking, and drug substance disposition.
- Contribute individually to team deliverables, represent the work group within department teams, and foster a positive team environment.
- Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
- Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
- Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
- Complete assignments with general supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
- Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
- Engage in optimized alarm management and monitoring practices, conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on plant systems, and develop maintenance SOPs to sustain plant assets.
- Troubleshoot and identify problems with instruments and electrical devices, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, support investigations, and contribute to project construction and commissioning.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- A High School Diploma or GED 4+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in computer software applications
- Experience with instrumentation and automation systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues
- Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance practices
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Experience with large-scale manufacturing computer information systems
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
- Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform all the duties required in this job description, persons must be in good physical condition 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 50+ pounds.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (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.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English.
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Work is performed in a pharmaceutical plant which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, laboratory settings, and clean room environment.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, and tight and enclosed spaces.
• Work is on-site with limited remote work and travel.
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.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: October 27th, 2026
The salary for this position ranges from $28.76 to $47.93 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.
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.
Sunshine Act
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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
Breakthroughs 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)