Automation Engineer/Process Control Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to enhance control systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead automation projects, mentor peers, and engage in innovative problem-solving. You'll be at the forefront of delivering critical oncology medicines, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a collaborative work culture. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is your chance to contribute to life-changing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of automation systems and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve automation and control systems for production.
• Deliver support for automation faults and quality incidents.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotics

Data Integrity

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in relevant field

Tools

SAP ATTP

Data Historian

Vision Systems

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Automation Engineer/Process Control Engineer, Macclesfield

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We are currently seeking a self-motivated and experienced Automation Engineer/Process Control Engineer to supervise multiple Oral Solid Dose / Parenteral Packaging assets, Tablets Formulation facility and Zoladex processing & packing at our dynamic Macclesfield campus. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in our Operations department!

Accountabilities:

As an Automation Engineer/Process Control Engineer, you will establish, lead and improve automation and control systems, to satisfy manufacturing and compliance demands throughout UK Operations at Macclesfield. The role is engaging and varied, requiring expertise in many areas – some of which you may already have – but some which we can develop with via mentoring.

Responsibilities:

Sustaining and improving automation and control system performance across Automated Production Equipment, to enable enhanced delivery of oncology medicine to new and current patients.

Deliver all aspects of automation and control system performance whilst adhering to SHE (Safety, Health and Environment), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) & Financial regulatory, statutory and company standards.

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Delivering authoritative support to automation system faults and to quality incidents related to automated system functionality, leading to Deviation and CAPA ownership
• Whilst maintaining Data Integrity, generation of data from control systems to support digital transformation and data analytics
• Information Technology to Operational Technology interaction & support, including patching and vulnerabilities, planning and handling IT serviceoutages
• Use of Lean techniques, such as problem solving and Tier reporting, feeding into Total Productive Maintenance
• Delivery of automation system coaching to technical and non-technical staff, including Engineering Technicians and Operating Teams. Mentoring of peers in your areas of expertise and being a mentee to learn from others.
• Project management of small projects including equipment qualification, technical and business change management, and budgetary control
• Commissioning of automated systems and support during manufacturing
• Management of equipment to 21 CFR Part 11 standards

- Underpinning knowledge of factory automation in a highly regulated environment

- Experience of automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment PLC, SCADA, Vision Systems, Drives, Robotics, Data Historian, Industrial Network communication

- Ability to work creatively within the compliance and lean frameworks, to engage with stakeholders and to deliver value for the business

- Relevant professional qualifications Degree, HNC/HND within a relevant subject field and relevant work experience in a similar role or regulated industry

- Knowledge of manufacturing in a GxP environment

- Knowledge of Traceability, Serialisation & Aggregation using SAP ATTP

- A member of a relevant engineering institution

- Problem-solving and troubleshooting the resolution of automation and control system issues

- Experience of high-level PLC programs, along with the ability to understand various software design methodologies

- Automation/Computerised systems lifecycle management in line with current GAMP5 standards

Please Note: there are multiple roles available some of which will require Shift working including Nights and/or On-Call support.

At AstraZeneca, we are constantly striving for better. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We are active players in growth and evolution with a clear long-term strategy. As a global business in stable growth, there are long-term opportunities and multiple pathways to take.

Are you ready to make a big impact? Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. If you want to be part of this exciting journey, apply now!

Date Posted

13-Jun-2024

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We are currently seeking a self-motivated and experienced Automation Engineer/Process Control Engineer to supervise multiple Oral Solid Dose / Parenteral Packaging assets, Tablets Formulation facility and Zoladex processing & packing at our dynamic Macclesfield campus. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in our Operations department!

Accountabilities:

As an Automation Engineer/Process Control Engineer, you will establish, lead and improve automation and control systems, to satisfy manufacturing and compliance demands throughout UK Operations at Macclesfield. The role is engaging and varied, requiring expertise in many areas – some of which you may already have – but some which we can develop with via mentoring.

Responsibilities:

Sustaining and improving automation and control system performance across Automated Production Equipment, to enable enhanced delivery of oncology medicine to new and current patients.

Deliver all aspects of automation and control system performance whilst adhering to SHE (Safety, Health and Environment), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) & Financial regulatory, statutory and company standards.

Detailed responsibilities include:

Delivering authoritative support to automation system faults and to quality incidents related to automated system functionality, leading to Deviation and CAPA ownership

Whilst maintaining Data Integrity, generation of data from control systems to support digital transformation and data analytics

Information Technology to Operational Technology interaction & support, including patching and vulnerabilities, planning and handling IT serviceoutages

Use of Lean techniques, such as problem solving and Tier reporting, feeding into Total Productive Maintenance

Delivery of automation system coaching to technical and non-technical staff, including Engineering Technicians and Operating Teams. Mentoring of peers in your areas of expertise and being a mentee to learn from others.

Project management of small projects including equipment qualification, technical and business change management, and budgetary control

Commissioning of automated systems and support during manufacturing

Management of equipment to 21 CFR Part 11 standards

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Underpinning knowledge of factory automation in a highly regulated environment

- Experience of automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment PLC, SCADA, Vision Systems, Drives, Robotics, Data Historian, Industrial Network communication

- Ability to work creatively within the compliance and lean frameworks, to engage with stakeholders and to deliver value for the business

- Relevant professional qualifications Degree, HNC/HND within a relevant subject field and relevant work experience in a similar role or regulated industry

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Knowledge of manufacturing in a GxP environment

- Knowledge of Traceability, Serialisation & Aggregation using SAP ATTP

- A member of a relevant engineering institution

- Problem-solving and troubleshooting the resolution of automation and control system issues

- Experience of high-level PLC programs, along with the ability to understand various software design methodologies

- Automation/Computerised systems lifecycle management in line with current GAMP5 standards

- Automation document lifecycle including: URS, DQ, IQ, OQ documents

Please Note: there are multiple roles available some of which will require Shift working including Nights and/or On-Call support.

At AstraZeneca, we are constantly striving for better. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We are active players in growth and evolution with a clear long-term strategy. As a global business in stable growth, there are long-term opportunities and multiple pathways to take.

Are you ready to make a big impact? Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. If you want to be part of this exciting journey, apply now!

Date Posted

13-Jun-2024

Closing Date

27-Jun-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.