Senior Specialist Manufacturing Services Automation Engineer

Senior Specialist Manufacturing Services Automation Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Specialist Manufacturing Services Automation Engineer. In this role, you will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge IT and OT systems across global sites, ensuring seamless operations and high-impact support. This is your opportunity to collaborate with top-tier experts, drive innovation, and make a tangible difference in how life-changing medicines are produced and delivered. Locations: Barcelona, Spain or Ljubljana, Slovenia or Hyderabad, India.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Support internal and external audits
• Implement standards
• If needed, create regional / site SOPs & templates
• Develop Project Cost Estimation & Value Improvement Review
• Support Project Charter, Business Case and CAR
• Develop & implement Coding /(DCS / Scada / PLC's / Control Networks)
• Design, implement & maintain Historian Configuration for modules / visualization / OPEX
• Implement Software Change Controls associated with automation / system changes
• Own and develop automation solutions that are consistent with specific needs of the manufacturing environment.
• Take an active role in preparing adequate and cost effective solutions for all automation investment related projects. Leverage best practices and expertise across the Engineering network.
• Support local project execution and related ITOT activities (User Requirements, CSV...)

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in engineering, IT (Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc. / B. Sc.) or equivalent
• Fluent in English and proficient in local language.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, Historian, and Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Experience working in regulated environments, preferably with GxP standards
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in automation in chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations and managing site-specific systems
• Familiarity with digital technologies and big data applications in manufacturing

Benefits and Rewards: Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Well-being), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_slo@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.