At AstraZeneca, we’re redefining what a bio-pharmaceutical company can achieve. Our innovative approach opens up new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Are you ready to turn complex automation challenges into reliable production that keeps life‑saving medicines flowing to patients? If you are a self-motivated and expert engineer with a background in automation & control looking for your next challenge, this fantastic opportunity to develop within Operations at AstraZeneca could be for you.
As an Automation Engineer, you will strengthen the control systems that power our manufacturing network, using digitalisation and Lean thinking to increase speed, resilience and quality on the expansive Macclesfield campus, where we're driving ambitious redevelopment grounded in Chemistry, Packing, and Complex Parenterals. This is a fixed term role to support an exciting ongoing project, and longer term the role will provide valuable experience which could lead to a future technical or project role.
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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work five days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
Interested? Come and join our journey!
Date Posted
13-May-2026Closing Date
27-May-2026Our 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.