Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Facilities & GMP

AstraZeneca plc; California (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Senior Engineer, Automation Controls to lead facilities and process automation in a pharmaceutical environment. You will drive projects, validation, and capital investments while ensuring systems meet GMP and regulatory standards.

You will provide expert technical guidance, oversee complex programs, and enhance operational efficiency across critical facilities, labs, and production areas, with emphasis on asset ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in automation/controls, validation, facilities engineering, and capital projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proven success leading automation/controls processes, asset ownership, and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical teams in automation/controls development, validation, and engineering solutions.
• Own asset management for automation/control systems across facilities, labs, and production areas.
• Lead validation strategies, protocols, and documentation for automation/controls assets.
• Ensure reliability of electrical components, software, and field devices; implement maintenance programs.
• Direct design, installation, and commissioning of systems/equipment; ensure GMP compliance.
• Manage automation/controls upgrades, expansions, and new installations; oversee budgets and schedules.
• Prepare and review documentation for validation and capital projects; generate detailed reports.

Skills

Automation controls

Validation

Facilities engineering

Capital projects

Project management

Communication

Multi-priority

Cell Therapy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Senior Engineer, Automation Controls to lead facilities and process automation in a pharmaceutical environment. You will drive projects, validation, and capital investments while ensuring systems meet GMP and regulatory standards.

You will provide expert technical guidance, oversee complex programs, and enhance operational efficiency across critical facilities, labs, and production areas, with emphasis on asset ownership and cross-functional collaboration.