Work location: Savski Marof

 

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives.

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to support DeltaV-based manufacturing control systems in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a solid Distributed Control System (DCS) background who is looking to further develop expertise in DeltaV, batch automation (ISA-88 principles), and manufacturing systems. While DeltaV experience is preferred, candidates with experience on Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, Siemens PCS7, or similar DCS platforms are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain manufacturing automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and modify batch applications, recipes, and control strategies.
• Support DeltaV configuration, testing, and operational activities.
• Investigate and resolve automation, hardware, and communication issues.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support manufacturing.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and change control activities.
• Contribute to system improvements and continuous optimization initiatives.

 

Key Requirements

• BSc/MSc degree in electrical engineering, automation, computer science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with industrial DCS systems.
• DeltaV experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of batch automation concepts and ISA-88 standards.
• Experience troubleshooting automation applications and process control systems.
• Basic knowledge of automation hardware, controllers, I/O systems, and field instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of virtualized infrastructure
• Basic knowledge of industrial networking, including switches, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and domain administration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, or AS-i.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Technical documentation/report writing ability.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Fluent Croatian is preferred. 

 

Candidate’s profile

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to take ownership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to participate in shift work (morning and afternoon shifts during the batch production), after-hours support, and on-call rotations (for night shifts and holidays).

What we offer:

• Organized transport to and from the site.
• Hybrid work model: on-site presence most of the week, with the option to work from home one day per week.
• Yearly pay increase and bonus depending on performance. 
• Work with modern automated systems.  
• Strong education program.  
• Christmas, Easter and holiday bonus.  
• Affordable meals in an on-site cafeteria.  
• Free day in a month of birthday and for prevalent onsite work.
• Opportunities for career enhancement and development.  
• Further professional development in a supportive environment.  
• Free psychotherapy and coaching sessions for you and people close to you.
• Bravo employee recognition system.  
• Opportunity for working on projects with other Pfizer sites and locations.  
• Free fruit and hot beverages on the site.

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

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