AstraZeneca

AutomationEngineer

$285–475k ~AI est. China FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Automation Engineer at AstraZeneca. Skills: OT scope definition, Industry 4.0 implementation, Smart Factories, Autonomous Manufacturing. Define OT scope. Ensure OT solutions align”

What You'll Achieve.

Establish Smart Factories; Establish Autonomous Manufacturing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Fluent spoken Chinese, Good spoken English, SCADA/PLC or DCS expertise, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Experience in IT and OT architectures, Experience in Integration with IT Systems, Experience in Warehouse Control Systems, Experience in AGVs, Experience in Robotics, Understanding of OT cybersecurity, Engineering standards development, Engineering standards governance

Nice to Have

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience, Current GMP regulations knowledge, Experience from non-Pharma regulated industry

What You'll Do.

Ensure OT solutions align

Provide technical expertise

Communicate site requirements

Communicate project requirements

Implement Industry 4.0 technologies

Establish Smart Factories

Establish Autonomous Manufacturing

Own OT-aspects of projects

Work within dynamic team

Establish positive partnerships

Ensure quality of supply

Ensure security of supply

Ensure alignment of data standards

Ensure alignment of infrastructure

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global Engineering projects; Dynamic team environment; Project Managers; Project Technical Managers; Site Manufacturing Operations; Site Quality teams; Site and Global IT; Global Engineering team

Communication Scope

Communicate requirements

Full Job Description

**This is what you will do:** * Define Operational Technology (OT) scope within Global Engineering projects: * Ensure OT solutions align with project scope * Provide technical expertise during capital project design - from concept through to detailed design and equipment/system selection * Communicate site and project requirements to vendors * Implement Industry 4.0 technologies to establish Smart Factories and Autonomous Manufacturing. * Own the OT-aspects of Global Engineering projects in China and overseas: * Work within a dynamic team environment to deliver complex projects. * Establish strong and positive partnerships with: * Project Managers, Project Technical Managers, and vendors during all phases of projects. * Site Manufacturing Operations and Quality teams: to ensure quality and security of supply to our patients. * Site and Global IT: to ensure alignment of data standards and infrastructure to enable AstraZeneca’s Autonomous Manufacturing vision. * Global Engineering team: to both champion and learn from best practices. **You will need to have:** * Fluent spoken Chinese and good spoken English * Strong expertise of either SCADA/PLC or DCS to include specification, procurement, installation, start-up, and commissioning. * Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience will be considered) in an Engineering related discipline. * Experience in one of the following: * IT and OT architectures for manufacturing environments * Integration with IT Systems * Warehouse Control Systems, AGVs, Robotics * Understanding of OT cybersecurity * Engineering standards development and governance **Advantageous to have experience of:** * Pharmaceutical Manufacturing areas including API, Biotechnology, Oral Solid Dosage, Formulation and Fill, Packaging, Medical Devices * Current GMP regulations and an understanding of regulatory agency expectations and current industry practices. Experience from a different, non-Pharma, regulated industry would also be relevant. **Date Posted** 02-6

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