Engineering Specialist Utilities - Electrical

Job Title: Engineering Specialist Utilities - Electrical

Level: D

Introduction to role

Be part of history in the making. AstraZeneca is building its first biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore — a groundbreaking USD 1.5 billion investment that will serve as a global hub for innovation and excellence.

This state-of-the-art facility will deliver end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) capabilities with different manufacturing units/buildings in one campus Small molecule- chemical API production

• Large molecule- monoclonal antibody manufacturing
• Conjugation
• Fill-and-finish operations, including sterile filling and lyophilization
• Final secondary packaging

The campus will be equipped with modern digital and automation infrastructure, enabling autonomous manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, it will be designed for carbon neutrality, embedding sustainability into every aspect of operations and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible biologics manufacturing.

We are looking for passionate individuals with relevant experience who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a “make-it-happen” attitude. Joining us means contributing to a project that will not only transform AstraZeneca’s global supply chain but also advance life-changing medicines for patients everywhere.

If you’re ready to shape the future of biologics and be part of a once-in-a-generation project, we want you on our team.

This engineering role with leadership capabilities will plan and coordinate engineering activities focused on electrical systems in a large manufacturing facility and handles projects across a portfolio of programs. It may also involve providing technical and project management support, acting as a domain expert within the engineering function.

Accountabilities

• Lead or provide technical support to project execution, start-up and site operations readiness, with a strong focus on electrical systems and electrical distribution.
• Act as technical owner for defined electrical areas within the engineering function, providing lead expertise across the full life cycle of electrical systems and offering technical consultancy to collaborators.
• Handle and implement project activities from planning through implementation, providing functional expertise to project owners and, when required, leading small teams to deliver outcomes.
• Identify, evaluate, recommend and select technical options based on global or industry standards, ensuring alignment with local business priorities and objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standard processes, emerging technologies and new developments in electrical engineering and utilities.
• Take ownership of asset life cycle management for equipment and engineering systems to secure performance, compliance, efficiency and optimised cost of ownership.
• Lead “hands on” fixing activities, resolve functional problems and translate findings into standard operations and improved practices.
• Apply and drive a problem-solving attitude using lean frameworks and data analytics to improve reliability and performance.
• Gather and analyses data to establish, maintain and refine business processes and procedures.
• Prepare technical governance documentation and asset status reports, including forecasting, alignment to key performance indicators, technical analytics and recommendations for improvement.
• Lead preparation of investment applications and cases that demonstrate short- and long-term value and benefits.
• Coordinate resources within operational teams, project teams or across the site to drive value-focused outcomes.
• Ensure that all work, including that of others under your guidance, complies with cGMP, SHE standards and local regulations.

Essential Skills/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Mastery in understanding of principles and concepts

Technical expertise in high / medium and low voltage.

Data savvy, collecting of data, analytics, diagnostics

Application of AI (agents, LLM,….) for operational efficiency

Experience in project management

Sound understanding of cGMP, SHE standards,

Standard Operating Procedures and local regulatory standards

Desirable Skills/Experience

Relevant qualification

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry
• 24V control systems and instrumentation
• Writing business applications in typical software languages, (Python, PowerBi,….)
• Managing small groups of people
• Managing Suppliers and contractors

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, on average, a minimum of three 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.

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