Automation Engineer

This is what you will do:

• Define Operational Technology (OT) scope within Global Engineering projects:
  • Ensure OT solutions align with project scope
  • Provide technical expertise during capital project design - from concept through to detailed design and equipment/system selection
  • Communicate site and project requirements to vendors
  • Implement Industry 4.0 technologies to establish Smart Factories and Autonomous Manufacturing.
    
• Own the OT-aspects of Global Engineering projects in China and overseas:
  • Work within a dynamic team environment to deliver complex projects.

• Establish strong and positive partnerships with:
  • Project Managers, Project Technical Managers, and vendors during all phases of projects.
  • Site Manufacturing Operations and Quality teams: to ensure quality and security of supply to our patients.
  • Site and Global IT: to ensure alignment of data standards and infrastructure to enable AstraZeneca’s Autonomous Manufacturing vision.
  • Global Engineering team: to both champion and learn from best practices.

You will need to have:

• Fluent spoken Chinese and good spoken English
• Strong expertise of either SCADA/PLC or DCS to include specification, procurement, installation, start-up, and commissioning.
• Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience will be considered) in an Engineering related discipline.
• Experience in one of the following:
  • IT and OT architectures for manufacturing environments
  • Integration with IT Systems
  • Warehouse Control Systems, AGVs, Robotics
  • Understanding of OT cybersecurity
  • Engineering standards development and governance

Advantageous to have experience of:

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing areas including API, Biotechnology, Oral Solid Dosage, Formulation and Fill, Packaging, Medical Devices
• Current GMP regulations and an understanding of regulatory agency expectations and current industry practices. Experience from a different, non-Pharma, regulated industry would also be relevant.

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.