Senior Automation Engineer
AstraZeneca

Accountabilities:

Senior Automation engineers are responsible for design, programming, simulating, and qualifying manufacturing control systems and processes in order to complete exact tasks. They are responsible for developing and maintaining requirement and design specifications and other detailed documentation to maintain the system in a validated state. In addition, Senior Automation engineers lead and manage projects for the automated systems utilizing PMO standards from the Project group, provide support for internal and external audits, and generate regulatory responses in coordination with Quality.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- More than 5 years experience in Pharmaceutical and Biologics regulated manufacturing operation in a regulated or cGMP environment.
- Knowledge of process and utility design, operation, and maintenance.
- Detailed understanding of GMP related to Facility design and operation.
- Knowledgeable about Rockwell Automation controls systems.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Experience in automation, SCADA systems, software development
- Working knowledge of IT infrastructure as it relates to an automated system
- Thorough understanding of electrical schematics
- Understanding of Instrumentation and maintenance of equipment utilized in automated systems.
- Lean Leadership skills and application in a GxP environment.

Expectation of working in the office 5 days a week statement: When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of five days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, Operations is about getting more medicines to patients quickly, affordably and sustainably. A key lever to making this a reality is technology. Delivering internally and externally and transforming our ways of working. It means creating smart factories that help us to run better as well as make AstraZeneca a better place to work. Be part of impacting all parts of the business as we look for efficiencies, from robotic process automation in our factories to machine learning for quality batches.

This is a place to embrace change, where we are willing to trial new solutions always with the patient and business in mind. Here data is used to improve our processes and deliver better for people in need. A diverse, multigenerational workforce, we are united by our curiosity, we share learnings and scale fast.

Play an integral part in realising our purpose: delivering life-changing medicines. It's by being digitally-enabled that we can make a bigger impact and contribution to society, the planet and our business. Feel the backing and investment of our leaders as we accelerate our Digital journey forward.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.