Equipment Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline seeks a senior site engineer at Zebulon to lead mechanical and automation initiatives on FDA-regulated pharmaceutical production lines. You will apply Instrumentation and control expertise, support capital projects, and mentor maintenance teams on best practices.

Based on site needs, you will collaborate with Production, Quality, EHS and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, chemical engineering or related discipline and 5+ years' relevant experience; or AAS/technical diploma plus 10+ years' relevant experience.
• 5+ years detailed experience delivering mechanical and/or automation projects, technologies and troubleshooting within the Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment, instrumentation and controls.
• Experience preparing and executing FAT, SAT, loop checks, and software testing for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of current and future pharmaceutical platform technologies with emphasis on automation and control systems.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects to meet functionality, cost, quality and schedule goals.
• Partner with maintenance and production to troubleshoot day-to-day production issues.
• Lead EHS assessments and ensure compliance with GSK policies and local codes.
• Interface with site stakeholders to ensure projects deliver benefits.
• Participate in multi-discipline project teams and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Standards Compliance

Regulatory Inspections

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

AAS/technical diploma

Tools

RSViewSE

iFix

Wonderware

Propack

Aspentech

Rockwell

Siemens

SAP

Historians

PLCProgramming

Job description

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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 execute the major elements of the site strategy and provide mechanical and automation expertise to the Zebulon site within a multi-disciplinary and extended stakeholder team including Production, Technical, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Facilities, Automation, and EHS; as well as external contractors and consultants. To successfully deliver continuous capital projects which drive the Zebulon True North Strategy, to include measurable deliverables in the areas of Quality, Safety, Sustainability, and Security of Supply. Provide day-to-day production support at the shop floor level, with a strong emphasis in mechanical, automation, instrumentation and controls troubleshooting; both for new and existing pharmaceutical production equipment, as well as peripheral support systems as business drivers dictate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a detailed and expert knowledge of current and future innovative and diverse pharmaceutical platform technologies, with a strong emphasis in high level automation and control systems as well as cutting edge mechanical processes and systems.
• Responsible for the delivery of continuous improvement projects to meet business requirements in terms of functionality, cost, quality and schedule adherence.
• Partner with maintenance and production stakeholders to assist in day-to-day troubleshooting of production related issues as required.
• Provide process expertise and lead EHS assessments where appropriate. Ensure compliance with all role-related GSK policies, procedures and local codes.
• Interface and build robust partnerships with key site stakeholders including Production, Maintenance, Technical, Planning, Facilities, EHS, Automation and Quality to ensure projects deliver agreed benefits.
• Actively participate in area extended management teams, EIT's, technical investigations and multidiscipline project teams as necessary; while actively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interface and partner with the GSK community of Shared Services, Centers of Excellence and other sites to contribute, share, and leverage technology and maintain standards as appropriate.
• Ensure performance management systems are in-use (GPS and Standard work) to manage individual and team priorities and responsibilities.
• Mentor fellow engineering, maintenance and technical stakeholders in mechanical and automation technologies and applications.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in regulatory inspections and interact with auditors as necessary.

Why You?

Work arrangement

This position is on-site in the United States. Hybrid or remote work is not available for this role.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, chemical engineering or related discipline and 5+ years' relevant experience; or AAS/technical diploma plus 10+ years' relevant experience.
• 5+ years detailed experience delivering mechanical and/or automation projects, technologies and troubleshooting within the Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment, instrumentation and controls.
• Experience preparing and executing FAT, SAT, loop checks, and software testing for qualification.

Preferred Qualification

• Technical expertise in several scientific, engineering and/or automation areas including ISA standards, P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams, communication networks, control panels, HMI, MES (Propack, Aspentech), SCADA (RSViewSE, iFix, Wonderware) and PLC (Rockwell, Siemens, ELAU Pack Drive) Programming, Historians (Aspentech) and SAP.
• A sound understanding of project qualification execution, including software testing, loop checks, and various other FAT, SAT, commissioning and qualification procedures.
• A sound scientific and engineering understanding of pharmaceutical secondary processing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge and practical experience of computer and application validation (preferably using GAMP methodology), cGMPs, and 21 CFR Part 11 in an FDA regulated environment.
• Solid experience in capital project management, including equipment and system validation lifecycle development and execution, project budget management, resource planning and schedule management.
• Working knowledge and understanding of EHS Practices with respect to the installation of production equipment, facilities and control systems.
• Proven track record in providing technical support and maintenance for mechanical equipment, instrumentation, automation and controls.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with production, maintenance, quality and external contractors and work independently when needed.

What we value in you

We look for people who put safety and quality first. You will join a team that values clear communication, practical support and continuous learning. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who bring different perspectives to apply.

About the Zebulon Site

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

Skills

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

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This Position Description is to provide a framework for job understanding between employee and manager. It may not cover or contain the full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and at the discretion of the management of the Company. The position description is not used in the assignment or assessment of any GSK level or grade used in the Job Evaluation Process.

Compensation Grade:

7

Job Posting End Date:

30-09-2026

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus:

Yes