Robotic Operations Engineer

AstraZeneca•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent
Technical expertise in at least one area, and competence in several others
Professional Engineering Status
Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry
Expertise in one or more functional capability
Proven experience leading and managing a team of technician personnel

Nice To Haves

Key Relationship to reach solutions: Internal (to AZ or team): Internal business leaders; Project team members
External (to AZ): External contractors; External suppliers

Responsibilities

Manages group of project engineers accountable to deliver their own portfolio of projects from inception to completion
Influences project delivery strategy, including value for money, risk and technology considerations
Ensures projects are implemented in line with identified AstraZeneca policies, procedures and standards, to achieve agreed scope and cost
Consults to clients on developing their own capital plans and all other areas of their project management
Reviews estimates & programmes for project work packages to ensure they meet agreed business targets
Manages the progress & expenditure of projects within own business area
Ensures compliance with engineering, safety and work standards
Manages the relationship with key clients and portfolio managers, within own business area and across site
Acts as the main point of contact for all communication into, out of and across the group
Contributes to ongoing development and performance enhancement of the project management function by measuring and monitoring key performance indicators of project delivery
Manages the co-ordination of resources within the business teams and across the department
Acts as lead engineer for a significant functional engineering area
Communicates business needs and helps translate these needs into requirements