Engineering Technician – Zoladex Processing
12 Month Secondment/FTC
Introduction to role:
Are you an engineering enthusiast with a knack for turning ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca is the place for you! We are currently seeking Zoladex Processing Technicians at our Macclesfield campus. This role offers excellent challenges and rewards, providing training and experience in a fast-paced, lean-focused aseptic manufacturing environment.
Accountabilities:
As an Engineering Technician, you will be based at our growing manufacturing facility, where you will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes and improving plant standards and reliability. You will ensure that GMP and SHE regulations are adhered to at all times. Your duties will include maintaining various pharmaceutical assets and processes, providing timely response to breakdowns, fault-finding and problem-solving, and managing improvement activities. You will also progress project commissioning and continuous improvement activities in line with asset plans and customer requirements.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
- ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering field
- Experience in Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation subject areas (Maintenance and Fault Finding)
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience of working with automated machinery
- Operating knowledge of procedures and compliance with GMP & SHE requirements
- Familiarity with CMMS (SAP PM), IT systems such as Drawing/Document Management Systems, Microsoft office, Building Management Systems, PCs, PLCs
- Knowledge of Reliability Centred Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement
- Knowledge of Project / Change management
Please note that this role is internally aligned to SA91 Grade 10.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets. We continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. If you are driven, take smart risks and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you.
Ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca and contribute to life-changing medicines. Apply now!
Date Posted
25-Apr-2024
Closing Date
09-May-2024Our 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/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.