Electrical Technician

Ready to put your electrical expertise to work where it truly matters? Join AstraZeneca at our manufacturing site in Macquarie Park and help create the safe, reliable environment that powers groundbreaking science and life changing medicines.

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in four therapy areas – Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM); Respiratory & Immunology (R&I); and Rare Disease

At AstraZeneca Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Seize the opportunity to bring the best out of our diverse and passionate teams by navigating different voices and opinions. We promote positive change by involving our people in the process and shifting their mindset – we don’t instruct and implement; we work together so people feel they have participated in the process

What you’ll do

As our onsite electrician, you’ll maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting pharmaceutical production, cleanrooms, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). You’ll ensure GMP compliance, install energy-efficient solutions, and respond quickly to minimise downtime—keeping operations safe, stable, and ready to deliver life-saving medicines with precision and reliability.

• Maintain and improve complex electrical and control systems at our manufacturing site, ensuring safety, GMP, and legislative compliance.

• Advise manufacturing teams and lead continuous improvement across the facility.

• Perform fault-finding and maintenance per procedures and safety standards, keeping systems in validated condition.

• Develop expertise of current site-specific electrical and control technologies, SOPs, and maintenance instructions.

• Prioritise workload and collaborate with managers to meet project timelines.

• Complete admin tasks including reporting, purchasing, and quality actions in SAP.

• Ensure compliance with all systems, processes, and statutory requirements.

Essential for the role

• Recognised Australian electrical trade qualification and current electrical license

• Completion of post-trade training in electronics or instrumentation

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance environments

• Hands-on knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens or B&R preferred)

• Competent computing skills for diagnostics and reporting

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and eye examination to confirm physical fitness

Desirable for the role

• Demonstrates strong ownership of tasks and accountability for outcomes

• Eager to learn and committed to continuous skill development

• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation

• Familiarity with robotics and servo drive technologies

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative

• Highly adaptable and flexible across diverse operational requirements

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a passion for science and innovation. Our commitment to quality is unwavering as we strive to improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and development.

So, what’s next!

•Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Visit our website: www.astrazeneca.com.au

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html  to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form.

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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.