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FULL_TIME
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Manager - Equipment Technology ( Filling Line SME)

4/9/2026

The manager will serve as the primary expert for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues on filling lines while driving initiatives to improve equipment reliability and OEE. They will also lead cross-functional projects, mentor team members, and ensure all activities comply with cGMP and regulatory standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
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About the Role

Use Your Power for Purpose

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring that customers and patients receive the medicines they need when they need them. By collaborating with our innovative engineering team, you will help accelerate the delivery of medicines to the world by envisioning new possibilities and taking decisive action. Your role is vital in making sure that the production processes are efficient and reliable, ultimately contributing to the well-being of patients globally. Join us in our mission to bring essential medicines to those in need, faster and more effectively than ever before.

What You Will Achieve

Key Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

  • Expertise in filling line design, operation, and performance optimization

  • Knowledge of maintenance systems and reliability tools

  • Project management and stakeholder alignment

  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills

  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Serve as the primary expert for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues on IMA filling lines.

    • Diagnose and resolve moderately complex equipment problems to minimize downtime.

    • Provide advanced technical support during breakdowns, start-ups, and process deviations.

    2. Equipment Performance & Reliability

    • Drive initiatives to improve Line OEE, reduce unplanned downtime, and work toward zero breakdown culture.

    • Implement reliability engineering practices and predictive/preventive maintenance strategies.

    • Lead and execute filling performance improvement projects with strong technical understanding.

    3. Project Management

    • Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, and on-time delivery.

    • Manage project budgets, report progress to relevant teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

    • Operate independently in ambiguous situations and make informed decisions guided by policies and technical standards.

    4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

    • Align stakeholders on technical strategies, priorities, and lifecycle plans for IMA technologies.

    • Provide mentorship, review work of peers, and act as a resource for developing team capability.

    • Collaborate with Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technology teams to improve business processes.

    5. Compliance, Validation & Audit Support

    • Provide technical support for regulatory filings related to filling processes and equipment.

    • Represent the validation program during internal and external audits.

    • Oversee instrument and equipment validation activities in accordance with cGMP and site procedures.

    • Ensure knowledge management and documentation practices are robust and audit‑ready.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • B. Tech with 10 plus years of relevant pharmaceutical experience.

  • Practical experience in facilitating and conducting risk assessments

  • Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture

  • Knowledge of other heterologous expression systems

  • Experience with regulatory submissions to support new products

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such 
    as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance 

  
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

Key Skills
Filling line designEquipment maintenanceReliability engineeringProject managementProblem-solvingAnalytical abilitiesStakeholder alignmentCommunicationMentoringMechanical troubleshootingElectrical troubleshootingInstrumentationOEE improvementcGMP complianceValidationRisk assessment
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingHealthcareManagement & Leadership
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