Associate Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift

GSK; Upper Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in the United States seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to provide night‑shift support for process controls and MES in a biopharma manufacturing setting. You will evaluate technology, plan modifications, troubleshoot systems, and support critical operations.

This role offers career progression opportunities and exposure to capital projects. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years in a GMP environment, with preferred engineering or life sciences backgrounds and hands‑on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; GMP experience preferred.
• Experience in a GMP environment is required to perform in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for process controls and MES during night shifts.
• Evaluate and implement modifications to control systems and MES.
• Troubleshoot process controls and MES issues and provide solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects.
• Maintain operation procedures and documentation for GxP compliance.
• Administer OT environment including servers and networks.
• Communicate technical issues to cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Data integrity

Digital fluency

GxP regulations

Lean management

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Standards compliance

Risk awareness

Manufacturing technologies

Life Cycle Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biology, Electrical, Chemical, Process or Software Engineering

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Syncade MES

Emerson Syncade

Job description

We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021. We continue to modernize, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.

Associate Automation Engineer - Role Overview

As a Associate Automation Engineer, you will provide engineering and technical support for process controls and manufacturing execution systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility for the specified shift support hours. You will evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications, troubleshoot and support process controls and manufacturing execution systems, and assist in night-shift troubleshooting activities during processing operations. This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support of site automation systems and network infrastructure during night-shift support hours. Critical systems include DeltaV DCS and Syncade MES.
• Support automation workstreams across the system development life cycle: gather system/end‑user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with process controls and manufacturing execution systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.
• Drive continuous improvement and support capital projects.
• Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for process controls and manufacturing execution systems.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through work‑order execution and administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts, including servers, hosts, and analytical equipment.
• Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards.
• Generate and maintain automation design specification and functional specification documents and ensure documents maintain good GxP documentation.
• Communicate with different operational groups to understand the process and business operations and communicate technical issues and opportunities back to the automation team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biology, Electrical, Chemical, Process or Software Engineering.
• Demonstrated capability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
• Ability to communicate problems and escalations to peers within the Automation team as well as other stakeholders.
• Shows aptitude for prioritization and multitasking to ensure the team meets stakeholders’ needs.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and succeed in a team environment.
• Highly motivated and self‑driven with a desire to continuously improve own skill set.
• Able to function productively with minimal supervision.
• Prior education or experience in the design, programming, and troubleshooting of Emerson Syncade, DeltaV or similar MES/DCS systems.
• Experience working in or understanding of a GMP environment.
• Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation.

Skills and Asset Specifications

• Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

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.

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