Senior Automation Engineer - IT/OT Manufacturing Services

ITOT Senior Specialist Manufacturing Services Automation Engineer

Job Description Summary

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Primary Location: Hyderabad
Step into a role where your expertise drives innovation on the manufacturing floor. As an ITOT Senior Specialist Automation Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of integrating cutting-edge automation technologies with IT and OT systems, ensuring seamless data flow from shop floor to enterprise level. Your work will empower global manufacturing operations to achieve stability, scalability, and compliance while unlocking the potential of digital transformation. Join us to shape smarter processes and deliver solutions that make a real impact on healthcare worldwide.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver IT/OT solutions that meet business needs and quality standards.

• Implement and integrate IT/OT systems across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Ensure solutions comply with GxP, security, and scalability requirements.

• Provide operational support for global IT/OT solutions at manufacturing locations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance systems and processes.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.

• Execute projects within defined lifecycle, budget, and compliance guidelines.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering global automation solutions in manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of automation technologies and platforms such as SCADA, Historian, and MES.

• Familiarity with industry communication standards and protocols like OPC and MQTT.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and process workflows.

• Experience working in regulated environments with GxP compliance.

• Ability to leverage digital technologies and big data for process optimization.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with advanced analytics or machine learning applications in manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and integration of IT/OT systems.

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:  
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.  

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Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Performance Management, Planning, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model

Experience Level

Senior Level