Junior Automation Engineer - Santhià (VC)

At TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide.



Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

Main responsibilities and activities

The Automation Engineer is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business units, Manage resources, schedules, financials, ensuring that the assigned site projects are duly finalized, in compliance with the project schedule and within the defined budget. You will be required to support and engineer solutions related to Control and Automation system scope of existing systems as well as new or modified systems.

Responsible for the execution of the Pharma Automation Design engineering portion and maintenance of a multi-discipline Concept Design, Basic Design & EPCm Scope of work on one or more projects, maintenance/work scopes. Overall responsibility involves Leading a Automation engineers (contractors) to undertake Automation Engineering Design activities while meeting HSE, Quality, schedule, and budget performance goals.

How you’ll spend your day

Project Business analysis (Value Engineering) in order to evaluate feasibility of the project, alternative solutions, process impact and return on investment using Six Sigma and other Operational Excellence approach (Green Belt Certification).

• Support Historian BO as TE to maintain and improve the Historian system.

• Connect new sensors/devices to automation and control systems, and develop comprehensive automation strategies.

• Manage all project phases from concept and user requirements to commissioning and qualification

(IQ/OQ/PQ) in conformity with EU GMP.

• Lead vendor audits and selection teams, recommend vendor/project matches, and manage procurement processes.

• Work with vendors or engineering firms to guide and oversee systems design for facilities.

• Develop estimates, track costs, and manage project schedules.

• Handle project design changes and conduct impact analysis (cost, timing, safety, GMP).

• Manage automation systems anomalies, maintenance, and validation (Configuration Management,

Performance Monitoring, Security, and Situational Operation).

• Collaborate with IT, QA, Engineering, and Modernization stakeholders to define requirements and implement automated solutions.

• Manage multiple related projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

• Define user requirements and translate them into project documents (P&LD, Layout, Data Sheet, Mechanical and Electro-instrumental Work Requisitions).

• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases.

• Align offers technically and financially for the Purchasing department to proceed with commercial negotiations.

• Define and control the GANTT of assigned projects, ensuring deadlines are met in line with quality requirements.

• Ensure full compliance with Safety and Quality standards in collaboration with HSE and QA departments.

• Program and configure Delta V DCS for new process plants, validate DCS systems, and manage instruments calibration for FDA inspection.

• Finalize and execute Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) strategies and plans for all site activities.

• Serve as the point of contact for Teva and the Client for all CQV-related matters.

• Work with the TAPI safety team to ensure safe execution of C&Q operations.

• Be accountable for schedule, costs, and customer quality expectations.

Role Requirements

Your experience and qualifications

Education:

• Automation Engineering Degree

Skills:

• Objectives focused with excellent planning and organizational ability

• Good communication skills with attitude to work cross-functionally in a complex and variable environment

• Day-by-day high focus together with mid-long term view

• Ability to be customer-focused, self-driven.

• Good attitude to planning and prioritization in alignment with business and customer needs.

• IT systems familiarity

• Fluent English

Experience: 

• DCS systems knowledge (especially DeltaV) is a nice to have

Location and working days

Santhià (VC), from Monday to Friday

What We Offer

We strive to be attentive to our employees, offering them both small and significant benefits. By way of example:

• Canteen

• Policies for caregivers and parents with flexible work arrangements

• Recognition Program

• Welfare Platform

• Coffee token

• Health insurance with access to top medical centers

• Inclusive and multicultural work environment

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

TAPI’s Commitment to Equal Opportunities

TAPI is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the workplace. Our global policy provides that employment opportunities are offered regardless of age, race, religion, health status, identity, gender expression, protected categories, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon!