Associate OT

Join a Market LeaderOT & Data Engineer Join a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites. Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life. You will be responsible to:You will be responsible to: Are you driven by purpose and passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Hovione, we are seeking a proactive and collaborative Associate OT & Data Engineer to join our team in Portugal. This role is ideal for someone with a background in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry who thrives on connecting departments, driving sustainability initiatives, and embedding environmental responsibility into everyday operations.  Your Role As a Sustainability Specialist, you will: Support the implementation of new or changed installations and equipment. Maintain standards Incorporate new solutions for digital innovation Introduce or propose new objectives to have a continuous improvement Collaborate and support sites automation Maintain and develop standards, procedures and specifications for continuous and discrete control, alarms, interlocks, and human machine interfaces in compliance with internal and external guidelines We are looking to recruit a Candidate:We are looking to recruit a Candidate: Engineering Degree (preferably Chemical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering with chemical manufacturing automation experience) Minimum experience of 3 years in a role related to automation projects in industrial operations Equipment automation design, commissioning, and qualification Good computer skills (office software tools, preferably with computer programming knowledge: Sequential Flow Charts and Function Block diagrams, Visual Basic, Mathematical software packages) Fluent in English written and spoken Team spirit, initiative, dynamism, and creativity Root cause analysis / problem-solving skills  Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.  Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.