This is what you will do:
The position of Automation FLS (Front Line Support) Engineer will be based at the Alexion facility in Athlone. The FLS Automation Engineer is responsible for configuration, operation, maintenance, and administration of the process and facility control and data historian systems to cover all manufacturing systems and processes for Cell Culture, Drug Substance, Drug Products and all Utility systems in AAMF. The successful candidate will be a member of the Automation team, is required to work a 24/7 shift cycle onsite in the Alexion, Athlone facility and will report to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Systems.
You will be responsible for:
Work independently to support and configure all automation systems in the Alexion Athlone Manufacturing Facility
Manage third party vendors/system integrators either for project or sustaining activities
Develop, review and approve design documentation
Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure the future compliance and management of all automation systems
Ensure all automation systems are delivered and maintained in a compliant and qualified state
Provide rapid response to equipment failures & coordinating the appropriate repairs for all manufacturing systems onsite.
Execute day to day tasks such as monitoring systems on a periodic schedule.
Execute monthly preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Provide support for all validation activities
Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure a high level of optimization for all equipment.
Design and implement solutions across various automation platforms in line with the automation/site change control procedures
Lease with project leads to deliver to work on project priorities and timelines.
Any other duties as required
You will need to have:
3 years or more within the automation industry supporting GMP environments and applications
3 years or more experience supporting a biopharma process (specifically downstream) or Fill Finish facility
Direct experience in managing and working alongside system integrators
Direct experience in supporting a manufacturing facility
Experience maintaining controls networks and communications by Profibus and Ethernet.
Experience and knowledge of the DeltaV process automation platform, Siemens PLCs, Siemens Desigo and various SCADA/HMI patforms.
Experience with OSI PI data historian, SQL Server and virtualization platforms is a plus, as is IT experience.
Experience of implementing change controls and investigating deviations/events.
Comprehensive understanding of cGMP requirements for clinical and commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing and the ability to implement best practices (GAMP) to ensure site automation systems are cGMP compliant.
Good interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to communicate well, both verbally and written which is essential to provide system and workload updates when working night and weekend shift.
We would prefer for you to have:
B.S. Degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
Date Posted
07-Aug-2025Closing Date
20-Aug-2025Our 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.