Robotic Operations Engineer Pharmaceutical

Position Summary

The Robotics Operations Engineer is the on-site operational lead for AstraZenecas robotic system in Tarzana ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of automated manufacturing technologies within a biopharma environment. This individual works at the intersection of robotics manufacturing and operations partnering with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to coordinate workflows manage materials movement andmaintainsystem reliability. The role requires a highly proactive organized and hands-on engineer who can quickly resolve issues support continuous operations and help deliverhigh-uptime automated systems that contribute directly to improving patient outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Experience in robotic operations or automation support:Demonstratedability to support coordinate oroperaterobotic automated or electromechanical systems in a production laboratory or technical environment.

• Operational planning and scheduling skills:Ability to manage daily system schedules coordinate testing activities and align priorities across cross-functional teams to ensure efficient use of robotic resources.

• System triage and recovery capability:Experience responding to system issues performing recovery or restart procedures and using mechanical or technical knowledge toidentifyprobable causes of faults.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills:Strong ability to diagnose operational issues support root cause identification and work effectively in fast-paced environments where system uptime is critical.

• Issue tracking and documentation:Experiencemaintainingstructured logs issue trackers or reporting systems tomonitorsystem healthidentifyrecurring trends and communicate findings clearly.

• Communication and stakeholder coordination:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide proactive status updates and collaborate effectively with internal teams external partners and on-site stakeholders.

• Python scripting experience:Working knowledge of Python for basic scripting test execution validation support and troubleshooting in support of software and system performance.

• Cross-functional collaboration:Ability to partner effectively with engineering product and operational teams to support testing issue resolution and continuous improvement.

RequiredSkills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree inMechanicalEngineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Robotics ora relatedtechnical discipline.

• Minimum of8years of professional experience inRoboticengineering system integration robotics operations automation support or a similar hands-on technical role.

• Experience with robotic systems automated manufacturing systems or laboratory automation platforms.

• Working knowledge of Python including the ability to read existing code and write basic scripts to support testing validation automation and troubleshooting activities.

• Familiarity with AWS deployments cloud-based production environments and troubleshooting cloud-connected hardware systems.

• Experience working inGxP regulated or other highly controlled operational environments.

• Experience using monitoring logging or data visualization tools such as Grafana Tableau or similar platforms to track performance and reliability trends.

• Strong mechanical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose system issues and differentiate between hardware software and integration-related root causes.

• Demonstrated ability to support andoperatecomplex technical systems in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules coordinate operational activities and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly across technical teams operational stakeholders and external partners.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering product and operations teams to support system uptime issue resolution and ongoing improvements.

• Exposure toroot cause analysis issue tracking systems and structured problem-solving methodologies in operational or engineering settings.

• Experience supporting on-site live system recovery and technical coordination between remote and local teams.

• Comfort working in startup-style or rapidly evolving operational environments where flexibility ownership and initiative are essential.

Physical & Working Condition:

• Ability to reach stoop crouch and kneel; this specifically includes the need to physically enter stand or crouch inside a robotic cluster for maintenance cleaning or intervention.

• Ability tolift upto50pounds (e.g. equipment replacement parts tools) andlift upto10pounds overhead.

• Ability to climb ladders work in mechanical spaces and at heights respond to after-hours calls

• Manual dexterityfor using hand tools cabling and making mechanical adjustments.

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing areaadjacent toa laboratory setting. This requires adherence to strict safety protocols (e.g. Biosafety Level and awareness of surroundings.

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials including biological agents and cryogenic materials while servicing equipment that handles these substances.

• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including lab coats safety glasses and gloves for extended periods during bio experiments.

• This role requires the ability toworka standardschedule butmaynecessitateoccasional evening or weekend work (or on-call availability) to respond to critical cluster issues or complete time-sensitive maintenance.