This is what you will do:

• Define Operational Technology (OT) scope within Global Engineering projects:
  • Ensure OT solutions align with project scope
  • Provide technical expertise during capital project design - from concept through to detailed design and equipment/system selection
  • Communicate site and project requirements to vendors
  • Implement Industry 4.0 technologies to establish Smart Factories and Autonomous Manufacturing.
     
• Own the OT-aspects of Global Engineering projects in China and overseas:
  • Work within a dynamic team environment to deliver complex projects.

• Establish strong and positive partnerships with:
  • Project Managers, Project Technical Managers, and vendors during all phases of projects.
  • Site Manufacturing Operations and Quality teams: to ensure quality and security of supply to our patients.
  • Site and Global IT: to ensure alignment of data standards and infrastructure to enable AstraZeneca’s Autonomous Manufacturing vision.
  • Global Engineering team: to both champion and learn from best practices.

You will need to have:

• Fluent spoken Chinese and good spoken English
• Strong expertise of either SCADA/PLC or DCS to include specification, procurement, installation, start-up, and commissioning.
• Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience will be considered) in an Engineering related discipline.
• Experience in one of the following:
  • IT and OT architectures for manufacturing environments
  • Integration with IT Systems
  • Warehouse Control Systems, AGVs, Robotics
  • Understanding of OT cybersecurity
  • Engineering standards development and governance

Advantageous to have experience of:

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing areas including API, Biotechnology, Oral Solid Dosage, Formulation and Fill, Packaging, Medical Devices
• Current GMP regulations and an understanding of regulatory agency expectations and current industry practices. Experience from a different, non-Pharma, regulated industry would also be relevant.