Wafer Process Technician performs tests and experiments required for wafer processing. Sets up processing equipment and performs minor adjustments to equipment within guidelines. Being a Wafer Process Technician designs and executes test runs and disseminates results to facilitate engineering designs. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Wafer Process Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Wafer Process Technician works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Wafer Process Technician typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Welcome to Coppell, TX, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. The Lokelma ® Supply Site (LSS) has an open concept office space designed to provide a pleasant office environment to support varying work styles and collaboration needs. LSS has an on-site café with a selection of snacks and refrigerated grab-and-go items for purchase. Additionally, the site offers a food delivery service through Foodsby, allowing employees to purchase food from a variety of local restaurants to be delivered to the site, which currently includes a discounted price for LSS employees. Electric car charging stations are also available for use.
As a Process Engineer, you will become an expert on the process and equipment to successfully lead and implement process improvements. You will develop conceptual strategies, processing schemes, feasibility studies, PFD’s, and detailed scopes of work. Your role will involve identifying and executing projects to increase safety, reduce product cost, improve product quality, improve yield, and reduce material usage. You will also assist in developing control strategy and instrument process design, including emergency and shutdown procedures, instrument specification sheets, control ranges, alarm points, and automation strategy.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or other related technical discipline with direct chemical processing experience preferably in a pharmaceutical production environment.
- Ability to read P&ID’s, Process Flow Diagrams, and perform mass and energy balances.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
- Displays a high desire to learn while recognizing one's own limitations.
- Able to demonstrate technical capabilities using logical thought processes to analyze information and draw conclusions.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- High temperature and high-pressure applications
- Experience with pressure filter dryer technology
- Experience with root cause investigations
- Lean certification or experience with lean concepts
- Experience with Minitab and/or trackwise
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 the entire shift onsite, 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.
Why AstraZeneca?
With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join AstraZeneca's Supply Chain team. We are unrivalled leaders in this space, always seeking new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve. Here at AstraZeneca, we foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you.
Ready to make a big impact? Apply now and join us in reshaping the future of pharmaceutical production!
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.