Sr IT Analyst

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of manufacturing automation systems to ensure smooth business processes.
• Identify and implement enhancements to improve automation functionality, streamline operations, and increase system efficiency.
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, IT, and quality teams to ensure seamless automation integration across departments.
• Manage automation projects from discovery to launch and iteration, including road mapping and release planning.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users, ensuring effective use of automation features and troubleshooting common issues.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and modifications to automation systems, coordinating with IT teams and vendors.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data within automation systems, developing reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, data security policies, and company standards for automation system usage.
• Collaborate with automation vendors, implementation partners, and internal stakeholders to resolve system issues and implement improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve technical and operational automation issues, minimizing downtime and optimizing reliability.
• Lead automation-related projects, such as new module implementations, integrations with third-party applications, and process automation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience managing manufacturing automation systems in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with automation system implementations and upgrades.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and industry standards.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing automation systems and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and cybersecurity tools.
• Familiarity with operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISA-99).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing automation projects, implementations, and upgrades.

Pay

The base salary (hourly) range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 ; the exact salary depends on various factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies and industry-specific knowledge.