Automation Engineer/Senior Automation Engineer - GSK, Plc. : Job Details

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - MariettaPosted Date: Oct 2 2024Are you looking for an opportunity to analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems to determine causes of component failures? If so, this is the role for you.As Controls and Instrumental Engineering Professional you will be responsible for engineering related to automation, controls, and digital, data & analytics (DDA) implementation related to manufacture of biological drug substance and sterile drug product. Individual responsibility include the ideation, specification, design, delivery, construction, start-up, and qualification of instrumentation, controls, and execution digital systems in an area or work package that could include drug substance purification, formulation, filling, assembly, packaging, or support infrastructure (utilities, labs, warehousing).This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:* Lead operational and technical stewardship of delivery of digital assets and solutions within a manufacturing area at all network levels, including: Level 3 - Execution systems (e.g. MES, LES), Level 2 - Control systems (e.g. DCS, BAS), and Level 1 (e.g. IoT).* Lead engineering and technical efforts in the design, specification, procurement, and deployment of automation and digital assets & applications within a manufacturing area. Lead automation and coding efforts in the design, implementation, and operational support of automated and digital solutions.* Assure that all digital operations are compliant with GSK guidelines/standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements, especially as they pertain to cyber security and data integrity.* Assure business continuity in all aspects of automated solutions and digital operations, including but not limited to: network and system security against cyber threats, data integrity and availability, critical spares, asset supportability, and license to operate it pertains to EHS and Quality Compliance.* Support the construction, commissioning, qualification, and 24/7 manufacture of vaccines and medicines critical to patient quality of life and support critical revenues for the company.* On-call support for manufacturing troubleshooting and planned upgrades is a necessity.* Manage efforts and resources required in area or work package to meet technical, budget, and schedule goals.* Interface with Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and Corporate Engineering groups to assure that each project conforms to approved user requirements.* Ensure EHS corporate standards, local legislation, and other Quality and Regulatory requirements are included while planning and executing all projects. Also, ensure proper identification and assessment of potential EHS risks that are significant to the business and that can be eliminated or minimized before or during project implementation.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:* BS/BA in engineering, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline* 2 years of automation or digital operations experiencePreferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:* Sense of Urgency / Decision making.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.* Must be able to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions and implement decisions.* Must be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and have excellent written and oral communication skills.We are also looking for more experienced individuals for our Senior Automation Engineer role. The qualifications for this role at our site are listed out below:Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field* 5 years of automation or digital operations experience with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or life sciences environment.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:* Post Graduate Degree.* Demonstrated effective management of capital project delivery on time and within budget.* .* Detailed understanding of Design, Installation, and Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and/or utilities.#LI-GSK#mariettavaccines#globalsupplychainPlease 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 special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. 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