Engineering Automation Engineer / Senior Engineer

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring an Engineering Automation Engineer (or Senior Engineer) for its Qingdao supply site. The role covers two phases: project delivery from 2024 to 2028, and business-as-usual operations from 2028 onwards, supporting the site's move toward an autonomous and smart factory.

Key responsibilities

• Design, set up and develop automation systems for the project, taking part in the site-wide design, construction and qualification.
• Develop automation standards and processes to meet startup and day-to-day needs, and ensure SHE, GMP and regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures and guidelines, and work with the project team so designs meet URS and BAU needs.
• Use PPS and CI practices to ensure C&Q and PQ/PV success.
• In BAU, own site-wide process automation, supervisory control and data acquisition, including programming and implementing new PLC/HMI code, changing existing code and monitoring backups.
• Keep BMS/EMS running smoothly, troubleshoot, investigate deviations and run CAPAs, and train others on systems, software, equipment and procedures.
• Analyze data trends, write and revise SOPs, WIs and forms, update drawings and manuals, and author and approve change controls.
• Support annual budget planning, cost control and lean/digital/automation projects that improve KPIs such as energy saving and cost reduction.