Principal Engineer - HVAC & Clean Utilities Leader

AstraZeneca plc

Frederick (MD)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 220,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Principal Engineer – HVAC, Clean Utilities & Process to lead site‑wide technical excellence in GMP HVAC, clean utilities, and manufacturing systems. This role provides technical leadership on capital projects, risk management, and operational readiness across biologics operations.

The successful candidate will coach engineers, ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices, standard work,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
  • 10+ years in industrial controls, with concept-to-commissioning experience.
  • Subject-matter expertise in clean utilities and GMP HVAC systems.
  • Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as site-wide technical expert for HVAC, clean utilities, and process systems.
  • Lead or advise on large capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Own quality records and support risk management and GMP compliance.
  • Coach engineers and technicians; drive Lean and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure project execution meets scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
  • Collaborate with Quality, SHE, and site partners on investigations and improvements.

Skills

HVAC systems
Clean utilities
Process engineering
Risk management
Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP
TrackWise/EQV
CAD applications
Document management systems
SharePoint
Regulatory systems (Angel)

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Principal Engineer – HVAC, Clean Utilities & Process to lead site‑wide technical excellence in GMP HVAC, clean utilities, and manufacturing systems. This role provides technical leadership on capital projects, risk management, and operational readiness across biologics operations.

The successful candidate will coach engineers, ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices, standard work,

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