Automation Engineer

Are you ready to take on the challenge of crafting the future of automation in a multifaceted environment? As an Automation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of technological advancements, providing technical mentorship and support for equipment at our Philadelphia and Bensalem sites. You'll play a pivotal role in the procurement of new equipment, leading projects and collaborating with IT, operations, facilities, and maintenance teams to implement changes.

This is a 2nd shift position, working Monday to Friday from 2pm to 10pm.

Scope of Responsibilities:
- Support the selection, design, and implementation of new/replacement systems for processes, equipment, and automated systems.
- Resolve technical issues by identifying root causes and defining corrective/preventive actions.
- Lead change controls associated with equipment and automated systems.
- Build/update operation and maintenance documentation and training materials for equipment and automated systems.
- Lead user access program for production and facilities equipment.
- Act as System Administrator for production and facilities equipment, handling user access, performing audit trail reviews, and completing essential PMs.
- Lead and complete Data Integrity Risk Assessments (DIRAs) for equipment.

Projects/Activities:
- Efficiently manage assigned projects and initiatives.
- Assist engineering, operations, and maintenance on complicated projects/initiatives.
- Manage internal and external resources for assigned projects/initiatives.
- Contribute to functional, cross-functional, and departmental development and Lean initiatives.

Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of automated control systems such as Allen Bradley & Siemens, and industrial automation.
- Proven experience with automation tools (e.g., PLC, SCADA, HMI).
- Understanding of engineering drawings, SOPs, vendor documentation, and other technical documentation.
- Understanding of Lean concepts and waste reduction.
- Support 24X7 operations as on-call support.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- BA/BS Engineering/Life Sciences
- 0 to 5+ years applicable experience in manufacturing

- Working understanding of electronic theory and its application
- Understanding of instrumentation and control loops
- Ability to solve one or more of the following:

•   PLC systems, particularly Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley)
•   Distributed control systems, particularly Rockwell Automation  Control network
•   Building management systems, particularly Siemens Building Automation
•   VFD and motor control systems
•   IT infrastructure
  

- Understanding of programming concepts
- Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation
- Understanding of data analytics
- Understanding of GAMP and GAMP categories (Risk scoring of software)
- Understanding of validation principles
- Proficiency in investigation and problem solving

At AstraZeneca, you'll have the chance to break new ground and leave a lasting impact. Join us in evolving our Supply Chain, where we re-invision processes with a focus on sustainability. Our dedication to doing things the right way ensures that you can own tasks and reshape the ecosystem. With constant new products and launches, you'll contribute to life-changing medicines in a safe and positive environment. We flourish with innovation, collaboration, and a shared goal to succeed.

We have the ambition to be a performance directed network – combining focused execution with a harmonious team-spirit. Operating in over 25 locations, we are truly global – connecting and aligning to drive one way of working across our network. Ours is an inclusive environment, working together as a team. Beyond that we are leading Innovative partnerships and joint ventures. We work together to face the latest challenges and realise new opportunities.

It comes with a clear responsibility to deliver. A place where good can always be better, our strive for becoming the best can be powerful.

It takes big moves, working with agility and pace in our complex environment. In a time of rapid growth we’re driving the Lean mentality as part of everyone’s role to deliver more medicines to patients.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

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.