Position Summary
You will execute the major elements of the site strategy and provide mechanical and automation expertise to the Zebulon site within a multi-disciplinary and extended stakeholder team including Production, Technical, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Facilities, Automation, and EHS; as well as external contractors and consultants. To successfully deliver continuous capital projects which drive the Zebulon True North Strategy, to include measurable deliverables in the areas of Quality, Safety, Sustainability, and Security of Supply. Provide day-to-day production support at the shop floor level, with a strong emphasis in mechanical, automation, instrumentation and controls troubleshooting; both for new and existing pharmaceutical production equipment, as well as peripheral support systems as business drivers dictate.

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

• Maintain a detailed and expert knowledge of current and future innovative and diverse pharmaceutical platform technologies, with a strong emphasis in high level automation and control systems as well as cutting edge mechanical processes and systems.
• Responsible for the delivery of continuous improvement projects to meet business requirements in terms of functionality, cost, quality and schedule adherence.
• Partner with maintenance and production stakeholders to assist in day-to-day troubleshooting of production related issues as required.
• Provide process expertise and lead EHS assessments where appropriate. Ensure compliance with all role-related GSK policies, procedures and local codes.
• Interface and build robust partnerships with key site stakeholders including Production, Maintenance, Technical, Planning, Facilities, EHS, Automation and Quality to ensure projects deliver agreed benefits.
• Actively participate in area extended management teams, EIT's, technical investigations and multidiscipline project teams as necessary; while actively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interface and partner with the GSK community of Shared Services, Centers of Excellence and other sites to contribute, share, and leverage technology and maintain standards as appropriate.
• Ensure performance management systems are in-use (GPS and Standard work) to manage individual and team priorities and responsibilities.
• Mentor fellow engineering, maintenance and technical stakeholders in mechanical and automation technologies and applications.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in regulatory inspections and interact with auditors as necessary.

Why You?

Work arrangement
This position is on-site in the United States. Hybrid or remote work is not available for this role.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, chemical engineering or related discipline and 5+ years' relevant experience; or AAS/technical diploma plus 10+ years' relevant experience.
• 5+ years detailed experience delivering mechanical and/or automation projects, technologies and troubleshooting within the Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment, instrumentation and controls.
• Experience preparing and executing FAT, SAT, loop checks, and software testing for qualification.

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

• Technical expertise in several scientific, engineering and/or automation areas including ISA standards, P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams, communication networks, control panels, HMI, MES (Propack, Aspentech), SCADA (RSViewSE, iFix, Wonderware) and PLC (Rockwell, Siemens, ELAU Pack Drive) Programming, Historians (Aspentech) and SAP.
• A sound understanding of project qualification execution, including software testing, loop checks, and various other FAT, SAT, commissioning and qualification procedures.
• A sound scientific and engineering understanding of pharmaceutical secondary processing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge and practical experience of computer and application validation (preferably using GAMP methodology), cGMPs, and 21 CFR Part 11 in an FDA regulated environment.
• Solid experience in capital project management, including equipment and system validation lifecycle development and execution, project budget management, resource planning and schedule management.
• Working knowledge and understanding of EHS Practices with respect to the installation of production equipment, facilities and control systems.
• Proven track record in providing technical support and maintenance for mechanical equipment, instrumentation, automation and controls.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with production, maintenance, quality and external contractors and work independently when needed.

What we value in you
We look for people who put safety and quality first. You will join a team that values clear communication, practical support and continuous learning. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who bring different perspectives to apply.

Ready to apply?
If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short note describing a recent equipment project or troubleshooting challenge you led or supported. We look forward to learning about you.

About the Zebulon Site

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 GSK and Zebulon:

• Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours
• Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees
• Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition
• Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company
• A priority focus on Safety and Quality
• Clean and GMP compliant work environment
• Onsite cafeteria
• Onsite gym
• Temperature-controlled climate
• Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic

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Skills
Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

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