Equipment Engineer

GSK•Zebulon, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.