Automation Engineer, Life Cycle Management

Espoo, Helsinki
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6 päivää sitten

Job Description:Your roleOrion is looking for an Automation Engineer to develop and manage Lifecycle Management for several OT production and factory systems.Orion's Automation department is responsible for maintaining several production-critical process control and factory systems whose availability, compliance, and continuity must be always ensured. With increasing requirements for availability and cybersecurity, these systems must be updated on a faster cycle than before. We are now looking for an Automation Engineer to create, develop, and coordinate system lifecycle management and governance models. The role involves familiarizing yourself with the systems together with the designated system owners and admins, maintaining dialogue with system vendors, identifying upcoming change and upgrade needs, planning and documenting them, budgeting and scheduling, and leading projects in a practical, hands-on manner.To succeed in this role, you may be at the beginning of your career or an experienced professional-what matters most is an independent, proactive, and project-oriented way of working and a willingness to coordinate activities. A suitable background is typically a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Automation Engineering, enabling you to speak the same language as the system admins and understand the boundaries and requirements of automation and OT systems. Experience in a regulated industry is an advantage, but your background may also be built in other ways. This position is full-time and permanent and can be located to Orion's Espoo, Turku or Salo sites. Hybrid working model is possible in accordance with current company practices, which is currently 3 on-site and max. 2 remote days per week.Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead Automation Lifecycle projects with internal and external stakeholders
Identify, create, and update lifecycle management models for process control and factory systems
Develop system change routines and documentation together with stakeholders
Maintain dialogue with system vendors regarding lifecycle management and resourcing

What you can expect from usThe automation team has a relaxed and straightforward atmosphere that genuinely supports and ensures safety for everyone. The team possesses extensive expertise in automation, electrical work, and various systems, providing support in almost any topic and we are willing to provide training opportunities to support your professional growth. The collaboration field around our team is also broad, enhancing comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Flexibility and maintaining a balance between free time and work is important to us. No two days are the same, and there are always diverse challenges and projects to solve. In this position, you will have an excellent opportunity to gain a broad view of Orion's production and - if you wish - take steps in your Orion career in a variety of rolesAt Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employerWhat are we looking for?Success in this role requires:

Relevant education in the field of automation (B.Sc or M.Sc in Engineering) and work experience
Understanding of the overall operation of OT (operational technology) systems
Independent and project-oriented way of working, with the ability to coordinate and enable others' work
Good documentation skills and the ability to develop documentation processes
Proficiency in both spoken and written Finnish and English, as we work in both languages
Positive attitude towards teamwork and open communication

Additionally, the following qualifications are considered an advantage:

Knowledge of automation systems (e.g., Siemens S7/PCS7, Schneider, Systech, machine vision systems)
Experience working in an industrial environment
Experience and understanding of working in a regulated environment, especially GMP
Electrically skilled person

How to applyPlease apply through Orion career site by Sunday 3.5.2026. Tomi Pitkäniemi (Head of Automation) (p. 050 966 7295) is happy to answer any questions you may have. You can call at any time, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3 PM and 4 PM.We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.Your new teamOrion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.The Automation Team at Orion Pharma is responsible for process, machine automation, and factory systems at all Orion Pharma factory locations. Within the Automation Department, we operate in small teams, each with its own areas of responsibility. In total we have more than thirty technicians and engineers to do our core job, keep production up and running. However, main allocation of our work time goes to many investment and modernization projects that support Orion growth strategies and build capabilities to further develop operations.About Us:Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company - a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.We're home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we're proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

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