Senior Specialist DDIT OPS, Automation Engineer

• IT/OT Team Leadership & Incident Management: Lead the IT/OT team in managing and resolving incidents promptly, ensuring seamless plant operations and minimizing downtime.
• Support Automation CSV Activities: Support Computer System Validation (CSV) efforts to qualify production lines for the new site, ensuring all automation systems comply with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Vendor Coordination: Partner with equipment and system vendors to qualify and install PLCs, Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and other automation technologies.
• Qualification Protocols: Develop, review, and execute qualification protocols-including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ)-in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues during qualification and commissioning phases to ensure timely project delivery and compliance.
• 24/7 Operational Support: Deliver continuous technical support for automation systems post-startup to ensure uninterrupted production and rapid response to system failures.

• IT Systems & Infrastructure: Plan, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure, including setting up new environments, installing virtual machines, and configuring network switches.

• Cybersecurity: Implement and monitor cybersecurity best practices to protect IT/OT systems, safeguard critical data, and ensure compliance with corporate security standards.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

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. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.