Automation Engineering Technician

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    Job Details

    Location
    Zebulon, North Carolina, United States
    Posted
    2 days ago
    Job Type
    FULL_TIME

    Job Description

    Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people.

    Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

    Position Summary You will provide daily automation and controls support of value stream production equipment and processes in coordination with the area maintenance team.

    • Contribute toward the successful implementation of small and large capital equipment projects by providing technical support to engineering teams in the execution phases of installation, commissioning, and validation.
    • Manage and assume all

    responsibilities:

    for the implementation of small equipment and process improvement projects targeted to improve failure rate and overall equipment efficiency.

    • Support assessment and capabilities development of engineering technicians in coordination with maintenance supervisor.

    Responsibilities:

    This role will provide YOU the

    opportunity:

    to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These

    responsibilities:

    include some of the following: Provide daily on the floor production support to value stream areas experiencing engineering/automation or instrumentation and controls equipment issues or failure.

    • Work with maintenance, engineering and production staff in developing and implementing a variety of equipment improvements, primarily in the areas of OEE, reliability engineering, safety, or process and/or quality improvements.
    • Work with maintenance staff in continuously evaluating corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies on production equipment and systems by participation in continuous improvement projects.
    • Develop technical documentation including e-pips, Change Control Request, technical specifications, training documents, etc as directed by maintenance supervisor.
    • Provide mentoring and support to maintenance staff as required.
    • Support capability development of engineering techs (ET) by participating is

    skills:

    • assessments and training sessions.

    Why You? Basic Qualification: We are seeking professionals with the following required

    skills:

    and

    qualifications:

    to help us achieve our goals: Associate’s degree in computer science, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or equivalent years of

    experience:

    5+ years of industrial engineering/automation

    experience:

    including knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Preferred Qualification: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Technical expertise in P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams.

    Proficient in SAP (work orders, history, maintenance plans). Good knowledge of cGMPs, and

    experience:

    in an FDA regulated environment. Excellent written and oral communication

    skills:

    Bachelor's in science in Engineering

    Experience:

    within Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation & Controls Technical knowledge of this the technology and ability to problem solve. Works well on team, flexibility, time management, task prioritization, Strong communication

    skills:

    , self-motivated Ability to learn quickly, think creatively and apply new

    skills:

    given rapid change in technology Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, BACnet, OPC UC, etc.)

    Experience:

    w/ Software(s): Kepware, Wireshark, Patch Manger, Service Now, Panorama, Tenable.IO, VM Ware, ESXi Host Manag. and familiar w/ Nutanix or other hyperconverged environments

    Experience:

    administering Windows Active Directory, Network Services (IP, DHCP, DNS and WINS), group management

    Experience:

    with serialization systems;

    experience:

    with MES solutions;

    experience:

    with laboratory automation;

    experience:

    with databases.

    Experience:

    working in a regulated / GMP environment

    Experience:

    working onsite with local teams and remotely with global teams Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity Standards Available for On-Call as required Work Arrangement This role is on-site at a GSK manufacturing facility in the United States. You will regularly work on the production floor and may occasionally support off-hour commissioning or urgent troubleshooting.

    About:

    the Zebulon Site at GSK GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest.

    Key differentiators

    about:

    GSK and Zebulon: Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition Leaders that care

    about:

    their teams and growth of both individuals and the company A priority focus on Safety and Quality Clean and GMP compliant work environment Onsite cafeteria Onsite gym Temperature-controlled climate Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic

    What we:

    offer You will join a team that values inclusion, respect, and continuous learning. You will have opportunities to grow technical

    skills:

    and take part in meaningful projects that support supply and patient safety. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your

    experience:

    and career goals. Ready to bring your automation

    skills:

    to a team that makes a real difference? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now. #LI-GSK #Globalsupplychain Please visit GSK US

    Benefits:

    Summary to learn more

    about:

    the comprehensive

    benefits:

    program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.

    We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.

    Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at HR.AmericasSC-CS@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

    Please note should your inquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive GSK is an Equal

    Opportunity:

    Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

    Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK.

    The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK.

    GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment.

    This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency

    requirements:

    For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive.

    Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is

    about:

    our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also

    about:

    making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

    Find out more on our career site.

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