GSK

Equipment Engineer (MDPI)

GSK$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical, electrical, automation, or chemical engineering; or equivalent experience in regulated environments;
  • AAS degree with 10+ years of experience supporting production equipment in a Pharma or Medical Device environment;
  • Hands-on experience in mechanical and automation troubleshooting on production equipment;
  • Proven track record in delivering equipment projects from design to handover.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting for mechanical, instrumentation, and controls on production equipment.
  • Lead design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment and automation systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Conduct investigations and root cause analyses for production equipment issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, promoting best practices and capability development.
  • Document equipment lifecycle activities including FAT, SAT, and validation deliverables.

Benefits

  • Onsite cafeteria providing convenience during work hours.
  • Access to an onsite gym for employee wellness.
  • Temperature-controlled work environment for comfort and productivity.
  • Licensed health and wellness clinic available onsite for employee care.
  • Commitment to employee inclusivity and a positive working atmosphere.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
You will serve as the MDPI Equipment Engineer, providing mechanical and automation expertise to support safe, reliable manufacturing. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Facilities, Automation and EHS to deliver continuous capital projects and day-to-day production support. We value practical problem solvers who collaborate clearly, act with integrity, and drive improvements that make a real difference to patients. This role offers chances to grow technically, lead projects, and contribute to a mission that unites science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
  • Provide hands-on mechanical, instrumentation and controls troubleshooting on production equipment and peripheral systems.
  • Lead design, installation, commissioning, qualification and continuous improvement activities for equipment and automation.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope and compliant with regulations.
  • Support investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment and process issues.
  • Mentor technicians and junior engineers, share best practice, and support capability development.
  • Contribute to equipment lifecycle documentation including FAT, SAT, commissioning records and validation deliverables.


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 and 5+ years' experience in mechanical, electrical, automation, chemical engineering or related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience supporting production equipment, automation or controls in a Pharma or Medical Devices regulated manufacturing environment -or-
  • AAS degree in Technical field (i.e. Industrial Automation, Electronics, Robotics) and 10+ years' experience supporting production equipment, automation or controls in a Pharma or Medical Devices regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with mechanical and automation troubleshooting on production equipment.
  • Experience delivering equipment projects, installations or upgrades from design to handover.


Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics or other highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of automation systems such as PLC, HMI, SCADA and MES and familiarity with related wiring, networking and instrumentation.
  • Understanding of qualification and validation activities including FAT, SAT, commissioning and testing.
  • Experience with computer system validation principles and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing.
  • Experience managing contractors, vendors and project budgets.
  • Strong written and verbal skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and reports.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Willingness to work on the shop floor and provide practical, timely support to production.


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


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 about your most relevant equipment project or troubleshooting experience. We look forward to learning about you.

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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

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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Size
90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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