Lead Global Automation Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define Operational Technology (OT) scope within Global Engineering projects:
Work with site and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project scope
Formulate OT strategy and win approval from project stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and design assurance overview during capital project design - from concept through to detailed design and equipment selection
Communicatesite and project requirements to vendors
Ensure that systems are specified and delivered in alignment with AZ’s global automation strategy.
Drive the digital transformation of our assets by implementing Industry 4.0 technologies to establish Smart Factories and Autonomous Manufacturing
Oversee delivery of OT-aspects of several Global Engineering projects in Asia-Pacific region:
Work effectively with local and internationally located peer engineers to deliver complex projects as a team.
Where directed by the Head of OT & Connectivity; co-ordinate the activities and deliverables of peers on multiple projects within the Asia-Pacific region.
Manage Outside Service Partners (OSPs - contractors) within the OT team.
Establishing strong and positive partnershipswith:
Project Managers, Project Technical Managers and Work Package Owners during all phases of projects to include supervising the flow of information between vendors, contractors and internal resources to deliver design intent and meet quality standards.
Site Manufacturing Operations and Quality teams; to ensure quality and security of supply to our patients.
Site IT and Operations-IT; to ensure systems and data integration
Rest of Global Engineering OT team; to both champion and learn from best practices.
REQUIRMENTS:
Fluent spoken Chinese and good spoken English
Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering GMP Process Control Systems (PCS)as part of major Pharmaceutical/Biotech investments. Subject Matter Expertise of SCADA/PLC or DCS to include specification, procurement, installation, start-up, and commissioning in a licensed GMP manufacturing plant.
Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience will be considered) in an Engineering or IT related discipline.
Excellent communication skills including an ability to engage honestly and influentially with internal and external business leaders and partners.
Demonstrated Project Management skills.
Broad understanding ofsecure integration of PCSto:
IT architectures
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Process Historians
Factory data analytics platforms
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
