Automation Engineer

Job description Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware Posted Date: Nov 12 2024 At GSK's manufacturing site in Ware we have a heritage in making innovative medicines for diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), HIV and cancer.
An exciting place to work, Ware is the new product introduction site (NPI) for respiratory and oral solid dose medicines.
We are co-located with our R&D colleagues and recently opened a new, state-of-the-art oral solid dose (OSD) facility at Ware, where scientists, technicians and engineers from R&D and manufacturing/production work collaboratively together using the latest technologies and rapid knowledge transfer (to deliver GSK's most innovative, medicines faster and more efficiently).
The automation engineering team provide technical expertise to support the manufacturing automation and control systems for all production operations at the Ware manufacturing site.
In order to meet the needs of the site we are looking for a motivated, qualified person to join the team.
This role would predominantly be site-based (although there are flexible working policies in place).
We provide external training where required and support personal development and progression alongside opportunities for further education and professional registration.
Job Purpose As an Automation Engineer you will be a key member of the site's centralised automation team, providing technical expertise to support a huge diversity of manufacturing, automation and control systems across the Ware Campus.
Key responsibilities (include..,): Specification, Procurement, Installation, Acceptance Testing (e.g.
FAT/SAT) and Qualification of automation systems in a licensed GMP commercial facility Identifying and implementing control system based continuous improvement opportunities and delivering strategies to deliver business benefits.
Ensuring compliance with engineering and EHS standards relevant to the service provided.
Implementation of Automation projects in line with Operational Technology Cyber Security policy and standards.
Work with site Quality and Validation personnel to ensure automation and control system GMP compliance.
Engaging with external specialist companies to deliver projects or provide service.
Where required, provide operational support for the existing automation systems Ownership of projects to deliver against the automation and site strategy.
Implement and complete change controls, CAPAs, and Deviations for automated GMP systems and equipment.
About You This role is suited to a motivated person with good influencing, communication, and teamworking skills.
A successful candidate will have a passion for understanding and mastering a variety of complex automation systems and must have a keen interest in the development and deployment of emerging technologies into beneficial use.
About Ware Site: Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form, and the site has circa 1,500 highly-motivated and capable people working at it.
The Ware site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company's pipeline of new medicines in oral and solid dose forms, as well as operating a high-volume commercial production for respiratory devices.
CLOSING DATE for applications:   Wednesday 27th of 2024 (COB).
Basic Qualifications / Skills: Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Robotics, Electronics and Communications or similar disciplines / backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Technical and operational knowledge of Automation systems (PLC, HMI, Servo, Vision, Field Instrumentation) for off the shelf and bespoke process and production equipment Knowledge of change management in a regulated environment Knowledge of Electrical Design (control panel and field wiring) including understanding and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams and P&ID nomenclature Appreciation of Operational Technology Cyber Security Benefits: GSK offers a range of benefits to its employees, which include, but are not limited to: Competitive base Salary Annual bonus based on company performance Opportunities to attend and partake in industry conferences Support for professional development and chartership (GSK are accredited by IET, IMechE, IChemE and other professional bodies) Access to healthcare and wellbeing programs Employee recognition programs If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage Life at GSK | GSK .
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