Automation Engineering Tech

At Novartis, automation is more than technology - it is how we ensure safe, reliable medicines reach patients. In this role, you will take ownership of critical building management and environmental monitoring systems within a new manufacturing facility, helping shape how advanced automation supports quality, compliance, and operational excellence. You will work at the intersection of innovation and impact, partnering with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to design, maintain, and continuously improve systems that enable a compliant and efficient production environment. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing how manufacturing systems perform at scale, and seeing the direct results of your expertise in a highly regulated setting, this role offers meaningful responsibility and long-term growth.

Novartis does not offer relocation support; Own and maintain building management and environmental monitoring systems supporting a new manufacturing facility

Design, configure, install, and maintain automation software and associated hardware across GMP and non‑GMP systems

Lead integration of third‑party equipment into plant automation and distributed control systems

Prepare scopes of work and manage automation contractors to meet project timelines and quality expectations

Develop project objectives aligned with user requirements, business plans, and operational priorities

Ensure automation systems meet GMP, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements

Partner with Quality to support a compliant, inspection‑ready manufacturing environment

Troubleshoot and resolve automation‑related issues impacting operations and production performance

Execute change controls and support investigations related to automation system non‑conformances

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Minimum five years of experience supporting GMP automation systems in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments

Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Human Machine Interface platforms, including Copadata enon and Rockwell FactoryTalk

Practical expertise with Programmable Logic Controllers and building systems, including Emerson PACSystems and Allen‑Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix

Working knowledge of data historians and manufacturing data systems, including OSIsoft PI, and basic Structured Query Language query development

Demonstrated understanding of system validation, change control, and regulated automated manufacturing environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills when working across engineering, quality, and operations teams

Your compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Employees are also eligible for a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please send an e‑mail to us.Business Continuity, Change Control, Cost Management, Data Analytics and Digital, Engineering Technical Expertise, GDP Knowledge, GMP knowledge, HSE Knowledge, Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems, Manufacturing Process (Production), Operational Excellence, Quality Compliance, Resilience, Risk Management, Total Productive Maintenance

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