Senior Engineer, Production Maintenance

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring a Senior Engineer, Production Maintenance. The role covers production equipment maintenance, stream management, technical management, documentation, continuous improvement and training of operators and technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Support stream deliverables such as facility/process design, supplier selection, FAT, SAT, qualification and handover, and help the stream leader manage the project within the AZ PMF framework
• Maintain servers, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and MES systems, and know Ethernet, TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus and OPC UA
• Order spare parts, fix faults quickly, investigate deviations and run CAPA, and support equipment validation and audits
• Check GMP records, build the maintenance strategy and SOPs, train staff and share knowledge
• Drive continuous improvement, modify defective equipment, and handle new equipment introductions including URS, DQ, IQ/OQ
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SHE and internal regulations, and promote a healthy team culture

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical or electrical automation engineering
• 5 years of technical experience; 3+ years in an MNC doing equipment maintenance and familiar with formulation equipment is desirable
• Qualification in maintaining process control, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems and pharmaceutical formulation knowledge

Required skills

• GXP and quality management
• Lean mindset and tools such as PDCA and PPS
• Data analysis and financial evaluation
• Familiarity with business regulations and standards