Automation Night Shift Engineer
Macclesfield
This will be a permanent night-shift position, working Fri-Sat-Sun nights 9pm - 6am.
Introduction to role:
Join our dynamic shift team at AstraZeneca Macclesfield. As an Automation Night Shift Engineer, you will play a crucial part in the Zoladex manufacturing and sterile packaging systems, providing 24/7 support to ensure the smooth operation of automated and computerised systems. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving issues with automation equipment and control systems, performing proactive and reactive maintenance, and implementing technical solutions to optimise production efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Accountabilities:
Your role will involve delivering and sustaining business objectives, providing engineering and automation expertise to maintain equipment and systems by resolving problems and implementing improvements. You will plan, coordinate, and undertake electrical and control system maintenance activities, respond to critical breakdowns promptly, and maximise equipment availability.
You will drive continuous improvement by conducting and coordinating investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective containment and countermeasures. You will work closely with plant maintenance technicians, supporting their knowledge uplift of automated systems and your own development.
Essential Skills/Experience:
* Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
* ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering field
* Experience with Electrical and instrumentation systems
* Experience with PLC, HMI, Robotic, and Automation systems (e.g., Siemens S7, TIA, WinCC, Schneider, Staubli)
Desirable Skills/Experience:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional qualification
* PLC programming certification
* Experience with Windows O/S and SQL
* Experience with industrial networks (e.g., Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET)
* Previous pharmaceutical industry experience and understanding of cGMP maintenance practices
* Member of a relevant professional body
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and our commitment to deliver life-changing medicines. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We thrive on challenges and continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines to our patients. Our resilience helps us to innovate and evolve in rapidly changing markets. We foster a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks, and can act quickly, then this is the place for you.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!
Date Posted
12-Jun-2025
Closing Date
24-Jun-2025
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 perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
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