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Senior Automation Engineer - Orchestration & Material Management - AstraZeneca
QA Engineer
Lead the design and operation of automated material flows in product development labs, integrating robots, instruments, and inventory systems using Python, PLCs, and control‑system expertise.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, commission, and validate automated work cells that handle inventory capture, kitting, staging, pick‑and‑place, and chain‑of‑custody operations.
- Develop and maintain run‑control logic that synchronizes robots, laboratory instruments, and material handling equipment.
- Implement PLC and software solutions (Python, LabVIEW) to monitor and optimize material flow performance.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate Manufacturing Execution Systems and ensure traceability throughout the material lifecycle.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on the shop floor, providing rapid root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience with robotics, PLC programming, and control‑system integration in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Python and LabVIEW for developing control scripts and data acquisition.
- Strong understanding of material management concepts, inventory tracking, and chain‑of‑custody requirements.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work directly at the bench with hardware and instrumentation.