Automation Specialist

About the job

Executive Operations Technology & Automation

Responsible for maintaining and optimizing Operations Technology (OT) systems, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Ensures compliance, reliability, and integration of OT systems with enterprise platforms Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose automation issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure minimal downtime.
• Support OT cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with data integrity standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for OT system upgrades and digital transformation projects

System Design & Integration

• Develop and implement automation systems using Hardware, Network Switch, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, and robotics.

Programming & Configuration:

• Understand and troubleshoot control logic (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) for PLCs, SCADA/ HMI and controllers. Basic Windows/ Linux commands and scripts for troubleshooting

Testing & Commissioning:

• Conduct FAT/SAT (Factory & Site Acceptance Testing) and ensure smooth handover to operations.

Process Optimization:

• Identify areas for improvement and implement automation solutions to enhance productivity and safety.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP requirements for electronic devices used in Pharma Industry PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Windows Operating system
• Control Panel
• Command Line troubleshooting
• User account controls
• Network configuration
• Hardware troubleshooting:
• RAM, Hard Disk, Processer, graphics card etc.
• SMPS and power requirements
• SCADA & HMI systems (Zenon, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, EcoStruxure etc.)
• Industrial networking (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Robotics integration and control