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 West Chester Supply Site is a very dynamic and growing manufacturing site within the AstraZeneca Global Operations network and is located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  The West Chester site encompasses Bulk API Microsphere manufacturing, Aseptic Pharmaceutical Formulation, multi-line Isolator/Barrier Vial and Syringe Filling, and specialty Packaging Operations for Vials and Auto-Injectors that supports growing franchises in Diabetes, Respiratory, and Vaccines.  Our site is one of 30 production facilities in 18 countries with over 700 people collaborating to connect powerful medications to patients in more than 60 countries around the world.    We focus on providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves.  Being able to bring your full self to work every day is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities. On-site amenities include a Health and Wellness clinic, as well as a Cafeteria Grille serving breakfast and lunch items for employees and guests. We also have a Great Place to Work Counsel, involving committees of employees who coordinate several activities related to community outreach, sustainability, health and wellness and social events.

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring one technical process exists within the PET/Facility.  This includes equipment, materials, process, and procedures with applicable validation.  Leads improvement initiatives as the technical expert and acts as the first line of support for all project related work.  Responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with Technical Operations and Quality areas, as well as, collaborating within the PET/Facility and with other PET Engineers.  Serves as the single point of contact for all technical issues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures there is 1 technical process with centerlines, critical process parameters, material fit for use, and operating procedures are clear and delivers a capable process.
• Leads the following continuous process improvement efforts: changeover reduction, yield improvements, OEE improvements, maintenance reliability and waste reduction for improvement of automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Ensures success criteria for technology transfer and validation is clear and the process is capable for the merge into the PET/Facility process.
• Generates a variety of URS, FAT, SAT, commissioning and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols/ reports.
• Coordinate and support PET’s/Facility improvement initiatives that define equipment data, equipment capabilities, utilization, efficiencies and obsolescence.  Manages life cycle of assets.
• Maintain external technical relationships and collaborates with equipment and material suppliers.
• Identify, develop, generate and manage implementation of appropriate change controls to improve processes and address root causes identified in investigations.
• Perform and maintain risk management activities for new and existing processes / equipment.
• Initiate deviations and performs/facilitates the technical investigations and assessment of impacts.
• Authors and review documents including Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Records, Rework procedures and other forms.  Author, review and approve validation and change control documents such as master plans, protocols, summary reports and change requests.
• Provides input and develops user requirements for new asset procurement.
• Provide engineering and project management services.
• Assist in the development of project justification and engineering proposals including providing input for capital planning process.
• Identify and support technical training requirements for Operations/Engineering/Maintenance for new and existing processes/equipment.
• Perform routine validation and periodic reviews activities and supports and leads technical trouble shooting.
• On-call support as required.
• Key contact for regulatory inspections as technical process owner and participates in annual product review process.
• Responsible for process validation required as a result of changes to validated processes within the PET.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree required in Engineering, or related science.
• Training or experience in the applicable following technologies: mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum technology, electronics, programmable logic controllers, HMI, Historian/reporting, computerized systems, vision systems, refrigeration, test equipment for electrical and mechanical trouble shooting, aseptic/controlled environment, unit operations, formulation, packaging, process validation, cleaning validation, technology transfer, change control, applied statistics.
• Minimum 4 years experience in GMP or regulated production environment.

• Expertise in at least one of the following: automation/ controls, aseptic/ packaging equipment, process/materials, maintenance, validation.
• Ability to develop proficiency in all of the following: automation/ controls, aseptic/packaging  equipment, process/materials, maintenance, validation.
• Ability to coach and mentor peers.

Preferred Background:

• Advanced technical degree or professional certification.
• Proven experience leading a team of technical personnel.
• Project management.
• Uses their insight to challenge and adapt current approaches/ways of doing things.
• Experience in Six Sigma/ analytical trouble shooting skills.
• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment.

Internal/External Contacts & Customers:

• PET
• Technology and Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Technology Community – globally
• Regulators
• Vendors
• PET engineers

Reporting Relationship:

Direct Reports- 0

Indirect Reports- 1-12 (mechanics, technicians, engineers)

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.

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