Sr. Automation Engineer/Automation Engineer ( Delta V Engineer)-Operations
AstraZeneca

Frederick, Maryland

Posted in Pharmaceuticals


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At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) is one of 30 production facilities in 18 countries that creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This biologics manufacturing facility makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. It's challenging but highly rewarding work, involves more than 675 talented people throughout the manufacturing lifecycle and supporting office functions. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building events, we take time to recognize our achievements.

We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We are committed to continuous learning and offer ongoing skill building and training for our staff and encourage additional secondary schooling with tuition reimbursement of 100% up to $10,000 each year. The FMC is also an award-winning employer and has been recognized as a 'Top 50' Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County's 'Best Place to Work' distinction in 2015 and 2019. Come join our award-wining team and support the manufacture of life-changing medicines for patients across the world.

Everything we do is to make people's lives better. To us it's personal, as we invent, make, deliver and support. Taking our cutting-edge innovations from our science labs to patients. Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people's lives better, there's never been a more exciting time to shape the next phase of Operations' evolution and growth. We explore, willing to support new ideas, go above and beyond to find better solutions, every day. This is a place for the resilient - hungry for new challenges and diverse opportunities. The driven - willing to learn, take personal accountability and step out of their comfort zone. To build a collective legacy of doing good for people, the environment and society.

Why Join Operations?

Here we turn molecules to medicines, bringing our Research & Development pipeline to life through a rigorous process of development, manufacturing, testing and delivery. In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace.

If you have the passion and the drive to accelerate growth and make people's lives better - then this is the place for you.

What you'll do:
The Sr. Automation Engineer/Automation Engineer ( Delta V Engineer) is responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing and logistics buildings at the Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) for troubleshooting, modifications and improvements to automation, data management/ storage systems and networks that are related to process, utility, and support equipment and systems.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Advanced knowledge of electronic theory and its application.
  • Advanced understanding of instrumentation and control loop programming.
  • Can program and develop within three or more and subject matter in one or more of the following:
  • PLC systems, particularly Rockwell Automation
  • Distributed control systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV
  • Control network
  • Building management systems, particularly Siemens
  • VFD and motor control systems
  • IT infrastructure
  • Advanced understanding of programming concepts.
  • Functional lead for large capital projects.
  • Understanding of reliability-centered maintenance.
  • Understanding of data analytics.
  • Basic understanding of validation principles.
  • Advanced understanding of risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Select, design, and implement new/replacement systems as required for existing or new (tech transfer) processes, equipment and automated systems; continuous improvement initiatives; and Asset Life Cycle Management.
  • Resolve technical issues, identifying root causes and defining corrective/preventive actions with the equipment and automated systems.
  • Optimize/improve the equipment and automated systems, identifying root causes for deviations, defining corrective/preventive actions.
  • Lead any change controls associated with the equipment and automated system they are responsible for.
  • Create/update equipment and automated systems operation and maintenance documentation and training materials.
  • Own engineering drawings, SOPs, vendor documentation, and other technical documentation for their assigned equipment and automated systems.
  • Experienced in the application of engineering best practice, methodologies, tools, software, and principles in the advancement of process improvements and complex project execution.


Essential for the role:

Automation Engineer:
  • BA/BS Engineering/Life Sciences
  • 0 to 10+ Years Applicable experience
  • 0 to 3+ Years Industry experience.
  • Proficient in computer skills and MS Office applications.
  • Has experience in systems, such as SAP, TrackWise, CAD, document management systems, and SharePoint.
  • DeltaV experience is required


Sr. Automation Engineer:
  • BA/BS Engineering/Life Sciences, MS/MBA Preferred
  • 10 to 15+ Years Applicable experience
  • 3 to 5+ Years Industry experience
  • Proficient in computer skills and MS Office applications.
  • Has experience in systems, such as SAP, TrackWise, CAD, document management systems, and SharePoint.
  • DeltaV experience is required.


Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

Next Steps - Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience - it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be an excellent fit, please share this posting with them.

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About Operations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gak5Ham8oUw


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