Automation Project Engineer

Automation Project Engineer

• UK – County Durham – Barnard Castle
• Permanent

This is an opportunity for an Automation Project Engineer to join the established onsite team at GSK Barnard Castle. This team delivers all on site manufacturing equipment, covering everything from building management systems, SCADA systems, steriliser systems, filling machines, labelling, assembly robots, packaging and more, and as such it is a multi-functional group which requires engineers with expertise in Automation and Control systems to contribute to these equipment projects.

As an Automation Engineer you will play a key role in the selection, specification and installation of new, highly automated equipment. You will work closely with site-based stakeholders to agree the purpose of the project and the necessary requirements. You will contribute to supplier selection and auditing, the set-up, integration and development of the control system, the design and development of the machines, the factory and site acceptance tests, validation and some high-level care of the equipment throughout its lifecycle. As well as a necessary partnership with production and maintenance, you will need to work closely with IT to ensure the network security of any integrated systems.

This role will provide a vast learning experience across an eclectic range of equipment, while working in a team of seasoned engineers. As such, we are open to considering people who would view this as a progression and developmental opportunity for themselves including new graduates or people who have qualified and switched specialism to automation and controls more recently.

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

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that equipment and project specifications issued are adequate to convey control requirements
• Monitoring design, development and installation work; ensuring compliance with GSK requirements and procedures
• Reviewing suppliers and reporting on their suitability to execute work for the company
• Ensuring that suppliers provide adequate definition of their Control & Instrumentation systems and review them against requirements specifications
• Continuing integration and expansion of the OT Site Automation LAN, interfacing with the GSK IT network as required
• Ensuring systems are delivered which comply with GSK’s requirements on ‘Data Integrity’
• Ensuring that control systems for projects and new equipment, which have GMP significance, are validated in accordance with company requirements, policies and procedures
• Preparation and completion validation protocols and reports
• Ensuring smooth handover of systems into production
• Managing in house and contract technical resource assigned to projects
• Providing technical controls expertise to resolve complex problems within the Business Units

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – Thursday 23rd July

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Why you?

Here at GSK, we are seeking someone that is passionate and able to ‘roll up their sleeves’ when needed and in return we will offer fantastic career progression and the opportunity to engage with Senior Stakeholders, allowing you to shape and contribute to the success of the business.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Degree or similar level qualification in a relevant subject (Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering etc.)
• Hands on practical experience in the use of PLC based automation technologies
• Experience of IT systems in an automation context
• Experience with MS Office Software

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• PLC systems (Ideally Siemens S7/PCS7)
• BMS systems (TREND)
• A high-level computer programming language
• Principles of Automation Equipment, Computer validation, cGMPs and regulatory requirements
• Project planning, project management
• Database Technology and it’s use within Automation Systems
• Control of Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes
• Automation IT based networks including Ethernet / TCPIP and associated Cyber Security
• International Engineering standards

Why GSK?
GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. As a science-led global healthcare company, we exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer. This special purpose – along with our goal of being one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies – helps us attract some of the best and brightest minds in the world.

We take pride in providing access to all and continually focus on our opportunity and obligation to do more to improve inclusion and diversity: for our people inside GSK; in the way we do business; and in the communities where we operate.

We want our company to be a place where diversity of people and thought is valued everywhere and where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel a sense of belonging. An inclusive organization where we all feel valued, engaged and supported, knowing that our work makes an important contribution to our mission. Reinforced by our clear values and expectations, it is part of our DNA. Together we achieve extraordinary things for our patients and consumers, who rely on us each and every day.

As a company driven by our values of Patient focus, Transparency, Respect and Integrity, we know inclusion and diversity are essential for us to be able to succeed. We want all our colleagues to thrive at GSK bringing their unique experiences, ensuring they feel good and to keep growing their careers. As a candidate for a role, we want you to feel the same way.

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