Engineering Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027

GSK; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive healthcare

Relocation support

Job summary

GSK’s Engineering Graduate Program in Zebulon, NC seeks graduates with a engineering degree and a drive to impact billions of lives. You will rotate through projects, receive tailored training, mentoring, and hands-on experience with smart manufacturing and digital solutions.

Start in September 2027, with a development plan and clear growth opportunities across the global supply chain. English fluency is required and graduation by August 2027 is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering with automation, robotics, controls & systems modules.
• Graduation by August 2027.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Location Zebulon, NC; start September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and validate engineering projects while adhering to high standards.
• Manage the lifecycle of new equipment from design to installation and commissioning.
• Apply AI and digital transformation to improve manufacturing processes.
• Engage in cross-functional rotations and mentored development under the program.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Continuous Improvement

Communication & Collaboration

Ownership & Support

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Priority Management

Education

Engineering degree

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

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.

On our two-year Global Supply Chain Graduate Program, you’ll apply your scientific, engineering or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges while developing through rotations, training and mentoring.

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: Develop in a supportive environment with clear goals, feedback, training and access to reasonable adjustments. You’ll also 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 optimize manufacturing operations.
• Digital & Data Expertise: Use data-driven approaches & data visualization 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 optimization.
• Communication and Collaboration: Explains information clearly, listens to others and adapts communication for the audience.
• Ownership and Support: Takes ownership of agreed tasks, asks questions and seeks support when needed.
• Attention to Detail: Works accurately using agreed checks and applies structured problem-solving methods.
• Adaptability: Responds constructively when priorities change and seeks support or clarification when needed.
• Priority Management: Able to manage changing priorities, with clear goals, appropriate support and agreed deadlines.

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 personalized 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 programs 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 Program (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7.

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.

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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.