Roles and Responsibilities
* Manage 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.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related area
* 8–10 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 standards
* Demonstrated success leading validated systems and major automation upgrades
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