About the position
Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50' Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County's 'Best Place to Work'. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff. Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people's lives better, there's never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations. Automation Engineering is responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing and logistics buildings at the Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC). This includes troubleshooting, modifications, and improvements to automation, data management/storage systems, and networks related to process, utility, and support equipment and systems.
Responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of electronic theory and its application.
- Advanced understanding of instrumentation and control loop programming.
- Subject matter expert within two or more of the following: PLC systems, particularly Rockwell Automation; Distributed control systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV; Control network; Building management systems, particularly Siemens; VFD and motor control systems; IT infrastructure.
- Advanced understanding of programming concepts.
- Train engineers in site control systems.
- Project manager for medium-to-large capital projects.
- Advanced understanding of data analytics.
- Understanding of validation principles.
- Subject matter expert in risk assessment and mitigation.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Engineering or Life Sciences
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Practical working knowledge of PLC systems (Rockwell Automation) or distributed control systems (Emerson DeltaV).
Nice-to-haves
- 5+ years of industry experience
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- paid vacation and holidays
- paid leaves
- health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
