Engineering Graduate Programme, Saudi Arabia, 2025

Join the GSK Engineering Graduate Programme – Saudi Arabia, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: MEng or MSc in Engineering: Automation, Robotics, Controls & Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer or Systems Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Robotics Technology Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical or related field with modules in automation, robotics, systems, software and/or cybersecurity. Graduation by August 2025.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English and Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)

Other requirements:

• Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations (site based) 40 KM away from Jeddah City Center
• Valid SHC Saudi Health Commission card
• Driving Licence

GSK Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting Vision 2030 and the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudization, through the hiring, training, and development of Saudi National capability.

Expected Start date: July/August 2025

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

Assessment Centre Date: Early June, 2025

Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Engineering programme at GSK today!

The GSK Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to join our Global Supply Chain and play a key role in delivering life-saving medicines and vaccines to people in over 90% of the world. At GSK, we are on an exciting journey to establish a world-class global supply chain that will support the delivery of our new product portfolio and pipeline. Within the Global Supply Chain business (GSC), our dedicated teams are responsible for manufacturing and distributing medicines and vaccines worldwide. They oversee every stage of production, from ensuring the creation of high-quality products at our manufacturing sites to developing effective supply forecasting and managing regulatory inspections—all powered by digital, data, and analytics.

We are seeking highly motivated graduates who are eager to grow into future engineering, operational, and technical roles within GSC. These positions involve working at our manufacturing sites to ensure the implementation of the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment. This programme presents an opportunity for you to cultivate your skills in an industry that is undergoing radical changes in the way it develops and manufactures products.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

Throughout your roles in our graduate programme, you can expect the following benefits:

• Challenging and supportive environment for your professional and personal growth
• Opportunities to network and enhance visibility with senior leaders who will mentor, coach, and support you with career planning
• Development of technical skills through valuable on-the-job experience
• Work in roles that are individually tailored according to your discipline, with the aim of meeting your aspirations, strengths and ambitions (along with the needs of the business)
• Access to a generous personal development budget to accelerate learning and professional growth
• Kaizens – short-term breadth projects that offer potential international exposure

What will you do?

As an Engineering Graduate, you can expect to develop your knowledge and gain experience in a number of these areas:

• Project manage the entire lifecycle of new equipment, from design to installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into our operations.
• Collaborate with machine and equipment suppliers to develop optimal technical solutions and services that align with our business objectives.
• Play a vital role in the design, execution, and validation testing of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Enhance the reliability, performance, and safety of manufacturing equipment and utilities, contributing to a robust operational environment.
• Implement innovative digital solutions to enhance process efficiency and uphold product quality standards.
• Support engineering resource management to ensure the safety and effectiveness of systems, contract maintenance, and capital project requirements.
• Identify and advocate engineering best practices and emerging technologies as part of our digital transformation journey.
• Contribute to asset management and maintenance, leveraging techniques such as condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance for optimal equipment performance.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures relevant to safe systems of work in our control document management system.
• Utilize data analysis and key performance indicator trending to identify process improvements and drive operational enhancements.
• Provide day-to-day support for risk assessments, equipment issues, and breakdowns, ensuring swift resolution and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Stay informed with cutting-edge technologies in the field of engineering to inform and enhance our practices.

What are we looking for?

• Technical aptitude, a passion for engineering, and a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and growth, along with strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach
• The ability to listen, learn, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives through high-quality work
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Self-motivation, proactiveness, and a strong eagerness for development and learning
• Analytical, organized, and process-driven, with exceptional attention to detail
• High adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and embrace change

This program is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are eager to embark on their careers in a complex manufacturing environment. Candidates should naturally embody the GSK culture and demonstrate the potential to become outstanding subject matter experts.

What do we offer you?

• On-the-job experience
• Formal and informal technical and soft skills training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching and mentoring by senior leaders, your manager, your peers, and a mix of virtual & in-person courses
• A competitive salary
• Saudi Local Benefits of Medical Insurance
• Salary consisted of transportation allowance (paid monthly)
• Housing allowance yearly
• Car allowance, depending on the grade

Let’s do this!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website.

Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess

Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment center stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to. You will be asked a 2nd question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!

Top tip: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for the different stages in your application.

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