Automation Support Engineer
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Metal working production and maintenance fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
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, you 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 delivering and sustaining business objectives, providing engineering and automation expertise, to maintain equipment and systems by resolving problems and implementing improvements. As well as planning, 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 conducting and coordinating investigations identifying root cause analysis, and implementing 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
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, you 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 delivering and sustaining business objectives, providing engineering and automation expertise, to maintain equipment and systems by resolving problems and implementing improvements. As well as planning, 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 conducting and coordinating investigations identifying root cause analysis, and implementing 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)
- 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 practices
- Member of a relevant professional body
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!
Date Posted
23-Feb-2026
Closing Date
09-Mar-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.
Closing Date
09-Mar-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.