Location
Macclesfield, UK
Competitive salary and benefits
Competitive salary and benefits.
About the role
At AstraZeneca, we’re redefining what a bio‑pharmaceutical company can achieve. Our innovative approach opens up new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. As an Automation Engineer, you will strengthen the control systems that power our manufacturing network, using digitalisation and Lean thinking to increase speed, resilience and quality on the expansive Macclesfield campus. This is a fixed‑term role to support an exciting ongoing project, and longer term it could lead to a future technical or project role.
Responsibilities
* Project management of small projects including qualification, technical and business improvements and budgetary control.
* Delivering authoritative support to automation system faults and to quality incidents related to automated system functionality, leading to Deviation and CAPA ownership.
* Whilst maintaining Data Integrity, generation of data from control systems to support digital transformation and data analytics.
* Information Technology to Operational Technology interaction & support, including patching and vulnerabilities, planning and handling IT service weekends.
* Use of Lean techniques, such as problem solving and Tier reporting, feeding into Total Productive Maintenance.
* Delivery of automation system coaching to technical and non‑technical staff, including Engineering Technicians and Operating Teams. Mentoring of peers in your areas of expertise, and being a mentee to learn from others.
Essential Skills / Experience
* Experience of delivering and validating automation and control system projects in a GxP context.
* Strong proven understanding of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, Data Integrity (ALCOA+).
* Ability to author and review high‑quality validation documentation independently.
* Strong partner management and interpersonal skills.
* Diligent, structured, and proficient in working within a highly regulated environment.
* Minimum HND/HNC in a related subject area and meaningful work experience in a similar role or regulated industry.
Desirable Skills / Experience
* Degree or equivalent experience within a relevant field and membership of relevant institution with professional qualifications.
* Familiarity with PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g. Siemens, COPA Zenon).
* Exposure to MES or ERP interfaces related to packaging operations.
* Knowledge of Agile or risk‑based validation approaches.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
* Experience with serialisation and aggregation systems (e.g. Systech).
* ISA/IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Qualification.
* Understanding of GAMP 5 and the impact assessment of Category 1, 3, 4, 5 changes.
* Understand IT solutions to vulnerabilities e.g. patching and implement these on OT systems with no production or GMP impact.
Working Arrangements
In‑person working is expected five days per week from the office, with flexibility balanced with the need to maintain productivity and collaboration.
Employment Details
Date Posted: 13‑May‑2026
Closing Date: 27‑May‑2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments, please complete the section in the application form.
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