Job Description

Specialist Manufacturing Automation- PAT Solutions

This role will work within the Advanced Technologies to provide technical guidance, implement proof of concepts, work with project teams and consult in all aspects of PAT solutions (primarily SIPAT) as well as other areas within the product team. SIPAT is the Siemens product for Process Analytical Technology. This role will also include supporting site operational automation team in their day-to-day challenges of operating SIPAT for all aspects of lifecycle management. It will also involve working closely with the business, IT technical staff, other engineering groups to collaborate in delivery high operational efficiency to key assets within Advanced Technologies in the manufacturing space. The role will also have high collaboration with suppliers, Siemens, directly, as well as other solution partners, to ensure a cohesive technology roadmap is in place. 

This technical role will focus primarily on the use of PAT systems (currently primarily SIPAT) systems used in the production of key products in all current and future areas of manufacturing. However, expansion of this role will include possible utilization within other key areas within the product team including advanced process control, modeling, and AI implementation in manufacturing.

The analyst will need to understand the business needs and stay abreast of new technologies to make recommendations for business improvements.

Key Skills required:

Process Analytical Technology (PAT) experience,

Advance Process Control experience in Pharma domain,

Process Analytics for Pharma Process Manufacturing,

Experience in SQL

Server management for Advance Process Control

Experience Required:

3 years to 8 years industry experience in advance process control, PAT, control systems 

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Advanced Process Control, Advanced Process Control, AI Architecture, Availability Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Change Controls, Company Due Diligence, Computer Technical Support, Incident Management, Management Process, Management System Development, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Problem Management, Production Management, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems, Proof of Concept (POC), Quality Assurance (QA), Service Delivery, SLA Management, Software Configurations, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technology Roadmap {+ 1 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R354820