Engineering Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027

GSK; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

GSK Zebulon, NC, invites talented graduates to join the Engineering Graduate Program starting Sep 2027. You’ll gain cross-functional exposure, participate in Kaizen and tailored training, and grow through mentoring and networking with senior leaders.

With a strong emphasis on digital data, analytics and sustainability, you’ll help advance manufacturing processes, quality, and supply of medicines and vaccines globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with automation/robotics focus.
• Graduation date by August 2027.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute engineering projects for manufacturing and QA processes.
• Manage equipment lifecycle from design to commissioning with suppliers.
• Improve reliability, safety and efficiency of manufacturing assets.
• Drive digital transformation using AI and data analytics.
• Define and implement automation improvements across lines.
• Apply DMAIC/Six Sigma to optimize processes and cross-functional work.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Automation interest

Robotics fundamentals

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Join the GSK Engineering Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027: Help us get ahead of disease together.

Education required: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering: Automation, Robotics, Controls & Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Robotics Technology Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field with modules in automation, robotics, systems, software and/or cybersecurity.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements: Graduation date by August 2027.

Location: Zebulon, NC

Start date: September 2027

See what our graduate program participants have to say about their experiences in our GSK Graduate Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ybQQr9HKg8 !

Are you a talented, driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Join the Engineering Graduate Program at GSK and get ahead with tailored training and career development designed to help you grow.

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 33 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.64 billion packs of medicines and 389 million vaccine doses in 2025 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 welcome people with diverse perspectives and the skills or potential 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.

Start your career by helping deliver medicines and vaccines to patients around the world.

What You’ll Experience:

• Cross-Functional Exposure : Spend time at your home site, working on cross-functional projects and rotations to deepen your expertise and knowledge of the business.
• Kaizen Assignment : A short-term breadth assignment, which could include global-focused opportunities, to expand your skills and experience beyond your home site.
• Tailored Training : Benefit from role-specific training and development, supported by a generous training budget and access to enriching resources.
• Professional & Personal Growth : Thrive in a challenging yet supportive environment, where you’ll develop technical expertise through valuable on-the-job experience.

Key Program Features:

• Digital Data & Analytics (DDA) Objective: Each rotation has a DDA focus, reflecting GSK’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, helping you to advance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Sustainability Element: Contribute to GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission by working on impactful projects that promote environmental sustainability.
• Mentoring & Networking: Build your professional network and enhance visibility through direct access to senior leaders and mentors who will guide and support your career development

What will you do?

• Engineering Excellence: Design, execute, and validate engineering projects while adhering to industry-leading standards and regulations.
• Project Management: Manage the lifecycle of new equipment, from design to installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into operations, working with suppliers.
• Equipment Reliability: Enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of manufacturing equipment & utilities through predictive maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Smart Manufacturing Innovation: Drive efficiency and innovation using AI and digital transformation technologies as part of our digital transformation journey.
• Automation Expertise: Define and implement improvements, upgrade systems, and work with control systems and robotics technologies to optimise manufacturing operations.
• Digital & Data Expertise: Use data-driven approaches & data visualisation techniques to monitor processes, identify trends, and implement solutions to improve decision making & operational efficiencies.
• Asset Management: Utilize techniques e.g. condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance, for optimal equipment performance.
• Problem-Solving: Develop analytical and advanced problem-solving skills (e.g., DMAIC/Six Sigma) to tackle complex challenges to improve processes and drive cross functional collaboration.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Contribute to energy management and sustainability projects, supporting GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission.

What are we looking for?

• Technical Aptitude: A passion for Engineering and a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on growth, innovation, and process optimisation.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-Motivation: Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and develop.
• Attention to Detail: Analytical, organised, and process-driven with exceptional precision.
• Resilience: High adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
• A personalised development plan with coaching, mentoring, and virtual as well as in-person learning opportunities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of digital learning resources to support your professional development.
• Hands‑on experience delivering meaningful work from day one.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and networking opportunities that foster inclusion, connection, and professional growth.
• Complimentary premium Calm membership and access to comprehensive wellbeing resources.
• Employee recognition programmes celebrating outstanding contributions.
• Two paid volunteering days each year called “Together Days”.
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Relocation support for eligible hires (eligibility confirmed based on your first work location).
• Plus many more benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life at GSK, including access to Thrive Global, a wellbeing platform to reduce stress, increase focus, and build resilience.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7.

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GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

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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Skills

Application Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commercial Mindset, Communication, Decision Making, Establishing Contacts, Focus, Inclusivity, Innovative Thinking, Resilience, Risk Management Assessment, Taking Initiative

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits programme GSK offers US employees.

Our Graduate Programs are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying. Of course, many graduates who join the programme have worked while studying or after graduation. If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this programme, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.