Senior Equipment Engineer

Join us as a Senior Equipment Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of resolving technical issues, optimizing processes, and implementing new equipment. This role is a unique opportunity to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in our Operations department. 

What you will do:

• Design and implement new systems

• Lead change control and management

• Evaluate new technology for GMP manufacturing

• Interact with the automation team

• Manage capital projects

• Lead validation activities, and provide technical support during cGMP audits.

• Train manufacturing staff on equipment operation and contribute to operational continuous improvement initiatives. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/life science

• Minimum of 5 years of Engineering Experience in a GMP environment

• Minimum 3 years of Biopharmaceutical industry experience

• Experience in applying engineering best practices, methodologies, tools, software, and principles

• Experience leading a team of engineers or a cross-functional team

• Experience in systems such as SAP, TrackWise, CAD, document management systems, and SharePoint

• Continuous improvement mindset; LEAN experience is strongly preferred

• Broad understanding of the technical/operational stages of production processes and project execution

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in process automation and system closure optimization

• Experience in managing complex projects within time and budget constraints

At AstraZeneca, we're more than just a pharmaceutical company. We're a community of forward-thinkers who are constantly seeking new and better ways to deliver life-changing medicines. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We're a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. If you're self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learn, and proactively take on more, then AstraZeneca is the place for you.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team and contribute to life-changing medicines!