Saadaldeen Ali
Sr Automation Engineer
- Role
- Senior Automation Engineer at Pfizer
- Location
- Overland Park, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saadaldeen Ali
I\'m an experienced Automation Engineer with 15+ years in regulated industries. Currently leading technical support and compliance initiatives at Pfizer. I\'m eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance. Skilled in Yokogawa, OEM platforms, Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLCs, GMP, and cross-functional troubleshooting.Skills **Senior Manager – Automation Engineering (Contract) – Pfizer, McPherson, KS**- Lead technical program management for site-wide automation systems - Oversight of Automation Engineering team and contract support resources - Business Owner for site automation networks and supporting systems - Developed and enforced automation guidelines, specifications, and procedures - Managed departmental KPIs, budget, and performance reporting - Supported capital projects with equipment selection and cost-effective design input - Championed continuous improvement and reliability initiatives - Ensured compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity standards - Delivered training plans and supported team development - Reviewed and approved OEM/vendor work and documentation - Conducted root cause analysis and downtime trending for “Bad Actor” systems - Established Automation Roadmap and Master Plan for asset upgrades - Provided 24/7 support coverage and led emergency response coordination - Facilitated audits, SOP approvals, and change control processes - Supported factory acceptance testing, vendor meetings, and global travel - Promoted a safety-first culture across all automation activities - Risk assessment and rootcause analyze
Experience
Senior Automation Engineer
Nov 2021 — Present · US
Senior Manager – Automation Engineering (Contract) – Pfizer, McPherson, KSLead technical program management for site-wide automation systemsOversight of Automation Engineering team and contract support resourcesBusiness Owner for site automation networks and supporting systemsDeveloped and enforced automation guidelines, specifications, and proceduresManaged departmental KPIs, budget, and performance reportingSupported capital projects with equipment selection and cost-effective design inputChampioned continuous improvement and reliability initiativesEnsured compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity standardsDelivered training plans and supported team developmentReviewed and approved OEM/vendor work and documentationConducted root cause analysis and downtime trending for “Bad Actor” systemsEstablished Automation Roadmap and Master Plan for asset upgradesProvided 24/7 support coverage and led emergency response coordinationFacilitated audits, SOP approvals, and change control processesSupported factory acceptance testing, vendor meetings, and global travelPromoted a safety-first culture across all automation activities
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2016 — 2019
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