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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
Automation Engineering Technician
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What they do
An Industrial Automation Technician repairs and maintains the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within industrial and commercial facilities to reduce human intervention and maximize efficiency. Their duties require knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
$71,644 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Please note that this is a 'internal job posting' link, intended for GSK/ViiV employees only. Contingent Workers should check with the recruiter of the Job Requisition to confirm whether the job is open to contingent workers and to obtain the correct job posting hyperlink. Please note it is your responsibility to notify your manager if you are interested in applying to an open position prior to the interview taking place. Please refer to your local policy for more information and guidelines. 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 provide daily automation and controls support of value stream production equipment and processes in coordination with the area maintenance team. Contribute toward the successful implementation of small and large capital equipment projects by providing technical support to engineering teams in the execution phases of installation, commissioning, and validation. Manage and assume all responsibilities for the implementation of small equipment and process improvement projects targeted to improve failure rate and overall equipment efficiency. Support assessment and capabilities development of engineering technicians in coordination with maintenance supervisor. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Provide daily on the floor production support to value stream areas experiencing engineering/automation or instrumentation and controls equipment issues or failure. Work with maintenance, engineering and production staff in developing and implementing a variety of equipment improvements, primarily in the areas of OEE, reliability engineering, safety, or process and/or quality improvements. Work with maintenance staff in continuously evaluating corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies on production equipment and systems by participation in continuous improvement projects. Develop technical documentation including e-pips, Change Control Request, technical specifications, training documents, etc as directed by maintenance supervisor. Provide mentoring and support to maintenance staff as required. Support capability development of engineering techs (ET) by participating is skills assessments and training sessions. Why You?
IO, VM Ware, ESXi Host Manag. and familiar w/ Nutanix or other hyperconverged environments Experience administering Windows Active Directory, Network Services (IP, DHCP, DNS and WINS), group management Experience with serialization systems; experience with MES solutions; experience with laboratory automation; experience with databases. Experience working in a regulated / GMP environment Experience working onsite with local teams and remotely with global teams Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity Standards Available for On-Call as required Work Arrangement This role is on-site at a GSK manufacturing facility in the United States. You will regularly work on the production floor and may occasionally support off-hour commissioning or urgent troubleshooting. About the Zebulon Site at GSK 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
Basic Qualification:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: Associate's degree in computer science, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or equivalent years of experience. 5+ years of industrial engineering/automation experience including knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLC's, HMI's, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.Preferred Qualification:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Technical expertise in P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams. Proficient in SAP (work orders, history, maintenance plans). Good knowledge of cGMPs, and experience in an FDA regulated environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's in science in Engineering Experience within Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation & Controls Technical knowledge of this the technology and ability to problem solve. Works well on team, flexibility, time management, task prioritization, Strong communication skills, self-motivated Ability to learn quickly, think creatively and apply new skills given rapid change in technology Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, BACnet, OPC UC, etc.) Experience w/ Software(s): Kepware, Wireshark, Patch Manger, Service Now, Panorama, Tenable.IO, VM Ware, ESXi Host Manag. and familiar w/ Nutanix or other hyperconverged environments Experience administering Windows Active Directory, Network Services (IP, DHCP, DNS and WINS), group management Experience with serialization systems; experience with MES solutions; experience with laboratory automation; experience with databases. Experience working in a regulated / GMP environment Experience working onsite with local teams and remotely with global teams Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity Standards Available for On-Call as required Work Arrangement This role is on-site at a GSK manufacturing facility in the United States. You will regularly work on the production floor and may occasionally support off-hour commissioning or urgent troubleshooting. About the Zebulon Site at GSK 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