Automation and Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

AstraZeneca • Newark, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• supporting the effective operation of the Site’s operations and the facility-related control systems and instruments
• provide technical support to the Packaging, Manufacturing, and Facilities Maintenance teams
• collaborate with engineers, operators, and area leaders to deliver a variety of problem-solving efforts, continuous improvements, and capital projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED