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Automation Support Engineer   Macclesfield    This will be a permanent early/late shift position working a mixture of early shifts (5:45am - 2pm), late shifts (1:45pm - 10pm) and 1 in 3 weekends. Introduction to role:   Join our dynamic shift- team at AstraZeneca Macclesfield. As an Automation Engineer, y ou will play a crucial part in our manufacturing and sterile packaging systems, providing 24/7 support to ensure the smooth operation of automated and computerised systems. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving issues with automation equipment and control systems, performing proactive and reactive maintenance, and implementing technical solutions to optimise production efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.   Accountabilities:   Your role will involve deliver ing and sustain ing business objectives , providing engineering and automation expertise , to maintain equipment and systems by resolving problems and implementing improvements. As well as p lanning, coordinating, and undertaking electrical and control system maintenance activities ; will be required to respond to critical breakdowns in a timely manner and maximising equipment availability .   You will be driving continuous improvement , by c onducting and coordinating investigations identifying root cause analysis , and implement ing effective containments and countermeasures . As well as working closely with the plant maintenance technicians ; you will be supporting their knowledge uplift of automated systems ; along with your own development.   Essential Skills/Experience:   Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent   ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering field   Experience with Electrical and instrumentation systems   Experience with PLC, HMI, Robotic and Automation systems (e.g. Siemens S7, TIA, WinCC, Schneider , Staubli )   Desirable Skills/Experience:   Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional qualification   PLC programming certification    Experience with Windows O/S and SQL   Experience with industrial networks (e.g. Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET)   Previous pharmaceutical industry experience and understanding of cGMP maintenance p ractices   Member of a relevant professional body   At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and our commitment to deliver life-changing medicines. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We thrive on challenges and continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to innovate and evolve in rapidly changing markets. We foster a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you.   Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!     Date Posted 21-Jan-2026 Closing Date 04-Feb-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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