The Automation Engineer is responsible for the development and support of site-wide automation. including 24/7 bulk and FFL manufacturing, packaging, labs, building automation, utilities, and security systems. The engineer in this role will lead the automation efforts in the areas assigned by the Automation Manager. In addition, the person in this role is expected to lead and/or participate on teams executing major projects and GSK initiatives. The Automation Engineer will be looked to be the site SME for multiple automation platforms.

This Automation Engineer role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Function as a site technical expert for all questions and issues related to instrumentation and control systems. Be a site leader in current automation technology and GSK standards – attend conferences, develop technical expertise, conduct onsite training, etc.
• Lead the design and installation of new and optimization of existing of instrument and control systems, ensuring alignment with GSK standards and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and optimize system administration and maintenance procedures and training programs for instrument and control systems.
• Provide oversight and guidance on troubleshooting efforts with operators, technicians, and process engineers with respect to proper operation of and best practices related to automated systems. Assist with deviation investigations for areas of expertise, lead investigations when appropriate.
• Support maintaining automation systems in a Validated state by providing direction and guidance on the development and execution of Computerized System Validation (CSV) protocols (VMP/DS/IOQ/VSR).
• Interface with users, peers, management, and global counterparts to ensure stakeholder requirements are understood and integrated into the project scope. Manage vendors and consultants to ensure that contracts contain appropriate technical specifications and are delivered as required.
• Represent the Automation function during Internal and External regulatory audits and inspections.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personnel and process safety during automatic process operations and during troubleshooting activities. Participate in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), and other safety initiatives and programs.
• Participate as a team member in global procedures development and other global initiatives in area of expertise to provide key response from Marietta, to ensure the site needs are being addressed, and improve the site’s standing among the global organization.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the business. This includes on a rotating basis providing on-call and on-site support outside of normal business hours.

Why you?

Automation Engineer Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology or closely related field
• 3+ years' experience working in a regulated GMP environment.
• 3+ years' experience working at and supporting a 24/7 manufacturing site.
• 3+ years' experience working with the application and administration of many of the following systems: Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell / Siemens PLCs, Wonderware Archestra/Intouch, Siemens Apogee, servers, industrial networks and communications, OSI-PI data historians.
• 3+ years' experience managing GxP system life-cycle documentation.
• 3+ years' experience Capital Project engineering / Management experience

Automation Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Knowledge of current GxP guidelines (electronic records and signatures, change control, validation, data integrity) for large scale recombinant biological processing, including secondary manufacturing such as sterilization, vial filling, lyophilization, packaging equipment, and clean utilities.
• Demonstrated competence and capability in adapting quickly and working with minimal or no supervision in unfamiliar, complex, and critical situations.
• Ability to provide leadership and motivation to generate options, resolve problems, prioritize, and select optimal solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals throughout all levels of the organization.
• Strong business understanding.
• Motivated & Committed team player prepared to work in & embrace a multi-disciplined team-based culture.
• Ability to follow and lead others to provide written procedures and document results in an organized and precise manner.
• Drives self and others to maintain attention to detail, accuracy, and right-first-time quality mindset, while completing multiple or repetitive tasks and meeting goals or deadlines.
• Strives to maintain a high level of integrity while balancing multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
• Sustaining energy and well-being
• Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
• Budgeting and cost-consciousness

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $104,482.00 - $141,358.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marietta, PA 17547: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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