Job Description

Why Patients Need You.

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve.

You will be responsible for generating work orders and ensuring that work is completed correctly in a timely manner.  Your knowledge in the domain will help in providing detailed technical training to colleagues. You will support the work team operation to ensure that applicable safety guidelines/policies are followed, and that all tasks are conducted in accordance with appropriate processing standards, such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). 

As part of the Technical Operations team, your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It.

• Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results.

• Prioritize own workflow and assist in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.

• Keep accurate records as needed for solution manufacture and prepare solutions as directed by work order.

• Recognize when processes, procedures, equipment, product, commodities, etc. are out of specifications.

• Check improper use or monitoring of equipment that may result in substantial downtime, equipment and material or product loss.

• Support supervisor to execute investigations, analyze process data and identify and implement process improvements.

• Prepare regular reports and metrics from Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System to identify training needs and progress with the unit.

Qualifications.

• Associate degree in related field with 5 years of experience equivalent to a pharmaceutical control system application, instrumentation, or systems/equipment technician is required.  

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2 years of experience equivalent to a pharmaceutical control system application, instrumentation, or systems/equipment technician is required.  

• Degree or completed coursework in engineering or electronics.

• A Relevant certificate or license may be required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.

• Great interpersonal skills.

• Passion for Electronics.

• Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.

• English proficiency

• Computer Literate

Experience & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other countries regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. preventative maintenance, work orders).

• Must be able to use tools and equipment including electronic testers, oscilloscopes, programmers, and meters to test instruments, equipment, and electronic controls.  

• Experience with PLC’s based systems, SCADA and network applications.  Must have sufficient knowledge of instrumentation and control system to troubleshoot malfunctions.  

• Able to understand and work with computerized maintenance management systems such as:  spare parts, preventive maintenance, and work orders.

• Strong electrical controls troubleshooting experience.

• Technical knowledge of utilities equipment (i.e. HVAC equipment, AHU’s, VAV’s, boilers, chillers etc.) and production equipment (aseptic filling machine, autoclave, freeze dryers, packaging lines, etc.)

• Must have excellent blueprint and electrical, controls, schematic/ladder logic comprehension skills.

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to safely perform the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.

• Ideal candidate must have process automation experience with integrated manufacturing systems and ancillary equipment.

• Familiarity with industrial communication networks.

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 a gown room conditions. 

• Light to moderate lifting may be required for some duties.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Proper 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 is required 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Regular Work Schedule: 

• Day Shift (M-F start time 0800).  8-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.   

No relocation available.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $24.88 to $41.46 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.

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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.