Roles and ResponsibilitiesManage and mentor the Automation/OT team, maintaining strategies aligning with site goals.Provide coaching, set performance objectives, and foster team development.Manage a team of 6–8 engineers and coordinate resource planning and growth initiatives.Enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and compliance through systems and processes.Develop software modules and automation solutions for batch manufacturing.Manage system integration, validation, cybersecurity, and support services.Implement emerging technologies and maintain regulatory standards.Design training for end-users and manage vendor relations.Oversee priorities for SCADA, PLC, DCS engineering, and production support.Handle change controls, complex system issues, and long-term maintenance.Drive process optimizations and lead audits in the Automation/OT domain.Responsibility for site Automation/OT compliance and performance.Present technical data for stakeholder decision-making and resolve complex issues promptly.Maintain validated systems and uphold documentation integrity and audit readiness.Lead cross-functional strategies, operational efficiencies, and digital transformation efforts.Influence decisions on cost, compliance, quality, and productivity.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related area8–10 years of experience in FDA/HPRA-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environments.Proven leadership experience in managing projects and people.Strong technical skills in batch processing, SCADA/DCS/PLC integration, and regulatory standardsDemonstrated success leading validated systems and major automation upgrades
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