Summary LI-Hybrid 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 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 advantages and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook 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 Join our Novartis Network If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities join the Novartis Network here Skills Desired Budget Management Business Acumen Performance Management Planning Risk Management Service Delivery Management Stakeholder Management Waterfall Model