Associate Engineer

Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:
Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world.  This campus employs more than 3,500 authorities in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most ground breaking technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and multi-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and encouragedred at work. We are dedicated to crafting a culture of inclusion and teamwork.
The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost efficiency and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing teamwork between teams. 

Summary of the group:

This position will be led by an Associate Director Engineer within the Engineering Technical Services group of Manufacturing Sciences within Bio-Process Development. The position is responsible for ensuring the reliability of process systems and equipment for multiple manufacturing and/or development areas at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg facilities, provides technical support and mentorship to colleagues in area of expertise, applying developed solutions and supporting performance improvement projects while adhering to local best practice, safety and compliance standards. The Engineer will be supporting the manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies, viral campaigns, antibody drug conjugation, and the cell therapy technology.

Accountabilities:
You will provide on-the-floor manufacturing support for an assigned manufacturing area, monitor equipment performance and identify issues. You will develop technical solutions for equipment problems, perform solving, maintenance, and process performance optimization. You will also support shutdown and return to service activities. As an authority (SME) for Biotech manufacturing equipment and systems, you will provide technical support to team members and other engineers. You will use existing knowledge and experience to resolve daily operational problems and coordinate maintenance activities with Facilities and service contracts with outside vendors. You will write, track, and perform SAP work orders, build and revise Preventative Maintenance plans, provide recommendations for continuous improvement activities, conduct root cause analysis and support new product introduction. You will participate in Engineering function activities to ensure priorities are met and projects are delivered as planned. You will lead and participate in projects of varying sizes and complexity, resolve process requirements and support the design, installation, and commissioning of new processes and equipment. You will perform quality/safety investigations and risk evaluations, own and drive Quality and Safety Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), independently perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) change control activities. You will write and review both current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and non-GMP documentation, develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validation protocols, user requirements, specifications, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), drawings, work instructions, and reports.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Associate Engineer: BS/BA Engineering degree preferred. Minimum 0-1 yrs. experience with a bachelor's degree.

• Engineer: BS/BA Engineering degree preferred. 3 yrs. experience with a bachelor's degree.

• Required Skills: Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Ability to work independently (Required for Engineer).

• Demonstrated technical skills in supporting GMP manufacturing (Required for Engineer).

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic skills.

• Experience with operating and/or maintaining biotech manufacturing equipment.

• Project management experience and GMP organizational change experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a large network/matrix organization.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $67,935.20 - $101,902.80 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Fantastic! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

23-Feb-2026

Closing Date

05-Mar-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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.