• Job Description

  Req#: R-188794

  Automation Engineer Apprentice

  Macclesfield, UK

  £21,500 starting base salary + 11% benefits fund + bonus.

  At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

  A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

  Make the start of your journey a life changing one!

  As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.

  Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.

  About the Apprenticeship Programme

  AstraZeneca’s Automation Engineer Apprenticeship programme is designed to create the control and automation engineers of the future. Engineering apprentices play a hugely important role at AstraZeneca, solving challenges that arise from some of the most advanced equipment in the industry. The Automation Engineers primarily assist the smooth running of manufacturing in activities such as site maintenance and improvements. They will work closely with other production roles in a fast-paced and cost-conscious manufacturing environment, where complex problem solving is key.

  
  Under supervision the apprentice will develop a solid grasp of the core automation engineering skills. These skills will not only prepare the apprentice for the workplace in demonstrating that they have the required manual dexterity to do their role, but their competencies are transferable and can be built upon over time. The skills developed are:

  • Helping maintain statutory regulations and keep us all safe

  • Using and interpreting a range of engineering data sources and supporting documentation

  • Maintaining electrical, electronic and process control equipment

  • Understanding code, to allow investigation and interrogation of software applications

  • Carrying out fault diagnosis and repair on high technology engineered systems

  • Understanding data, and exposing data from manufacturing systems to IT systems

  • Understanding key performance indicators and utilising lean techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness

  • Identifying improvements; then planning, implementing and testing software changes

  • Supporting installation, testing and commissioning of new equipment

  • Ensuring manufacturing systems are cyber-secure

  • Leveraging Smart Factory benefits – e.g. providing data insights and AI

  Training and Development

  AstraZeneca will sponsor you through this valuable work experience and you will have the opportunity gain Level 6 Control Technical Support Engineer degree with Aston University.

  https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/control-technical-support-engineer-v1-0

  We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.

  Essential skills and capabilities

  We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:

  • Good communication & Team working skills

  • High organisation skills and confidence to work independently

  • Logical thinking to be able to apply processes

  • The ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving; making judgments based on sound reasoning, approaching problems in a logical manner

  • Concerns for standards

  • High numeracy, literacy & digital skills

  
  Entry Requirements:

  • 5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 including minimum 4 grade in Maths, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject

  • To have achieved or predicted to achieve 3 A levels or equivalent at Grade C or above in both a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering related subject.

  At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.

  This is a 5 year Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

  Opening date of advert: 19th January 2024

  Closing date of advert: 18th February 2024

  Successful candidates will be notified after the closing date and will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment Day on 13th March 2024.

  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

  Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 2nd September 2024

  If you share our passion for engineering and maintenance excellence, find out more at careers.astrazeneca.com

  Where can I find out more?

  Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

  Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity

  Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com

  These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelors degree level or above – for which we have specific Graduate Programmes, see our website for more details https://careers.astrazeneca.com/students .

  Date Posted

  22-lut-2024

  Closing Date

  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.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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