Automation & Controls Technician

The AstraZeneca Newark Supply Site in Newark, DE, was established in 1971 and currently employs approximately 260 people. Over the course of these years, Newark has undergone many product portfolio changes since it first began as Stuart Pharmaceuticals through today as the designated AZ North America Packaging Center of Excellence and a Flexible Formulation site for the global supply of complex products. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities. It’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: on-site fitness center access, lunch & learns, sustainable office working environment, team, site and family activities, life-long learning, diversity & inclusion, tuition reimbursement, and dining center. 

Accountabilities:

At the Newark Supply Site, we are proud to be a fixture in the Delaware community for over 50 years. As an Automation & Controls Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the Site’s operations and the facility-related control systems and instruments. You will provide technical support to the Packaging, Manufacturing, and Facilities Maintenance teams and collaborate with engineers, operators, and area leaders to deliver a variety of problem-solving efforts, continuous improvements, and capital projects.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

- Minimum three (3) years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience

- Must be able to work or be on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends when facility, production, or equipment maintenance coverage is needed.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- State accredited Journeyman

- Associate degree in a technical subject area, completion of a technical school program, or equivalent formal technical education.

- Demonstrated understanding and operational familiarity with software and PLC/HMI systems.

- Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP maintenance practices

- Detailed familiarity with the analysis and repair of electrical/electronic control systems.

- Working knowledge of pneumatic systems.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on site 100% of working time.  But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

Break new ground and leave a collective legacy! Have the opportunity to play a role in evolving Supply Chain, reimagining how we do things and creating a collective legacy. Unrivalled leaders in this space, we always do it the right way. with a sustainable lifecycle management. There's no better time to take ownership and reshape the entire ecosystem, from technological advances through to developing more ethical approaches to our work.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today!