Associate Manager-Automation

Posted:
11/26/2025, 1:06:38 PM

Location(s):
Andhra Pradesh, India ⋅ Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Design, configure, and implement AVEVA PI System components including PI Server, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, and PI Interfaces/connectors.

  • Integrate PI System with SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and other OT/IT systems.

  • Ensure reliable data acquisition, validation, storage, and distribution across various platforms.

  • Develop and maintain PI AF models and analytics to support business use cases.

  • Design and deploy PI Vision dashboards for operations and management users.

  • Perform system upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting for PI infrastructure.

  • Support data governance, security, and quality standards across PI data flows.

  • Troubleshoot data quality and connectivity issues within OI environments to minimize operational disruption.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

  • Conduct periodic assessments to identify and implement system performance improvements.

  • Provide training and documentation to end users and support staff.

  • Participate in project planning, testing, and commissioning of PI-related solutions.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
    6+ years of experience with AVEVA/OSIsoft PI System administration and development.
    Proficiency in PI AF, PI Vision, PI Interfaces, and PI Data Archive.
    Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus, etc.).
    Experience in Regulated pharmaceutical industry
    Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
     

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • AVEVA PI System certifications.
  • Knowledge of analytics platforms or data historians.
  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • Understanding of programming and proficiency in at least one language
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Ability to train others effectively
  • Strong problem-solving skills

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Engineering

Pfizer

Website: https://www.pfizer.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine