Description
GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site that contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will provide technical expertise for all automation and control system activities on new and existing equipment and facilities across the site.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise on advanced automated manufacturing/packaging processes
- Lead cross-functional groups through complex technical challenges and improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance of owned areas with internal and external standards, including OT Security Standards
- Review and assess obsolescence risks for the allocated Production Business Unit
- Maintain and manage the site asset register for automation equipment
- Liaise with central teams to develop new automation technologies and standards
- Provide technical leadership to automation engineers
- Act as the second point of contact for production automation support
- Participate in Continuous Improvement activities
- Deputise for the site automation lead as required
Requirements:
- Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls Engineering or Computer Science discipline
- Bachelor of Engineering (or working towards)
- Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry
- Technical and operational knowledge of Automation systems
Benefits:
- Competitive base Salary
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- Opportunities to attend industry conferences
- Support for professional development and chartership
- Access to healthcare and wellbeing programs
- Employee recognition programs