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Automation engineer industrial placement, uk 2026

Ware
GSK
Automation engineer
Posted: 14 September
Offer description

Overview

The Automation Engineering team at GSK Ware is integral to maintaining and optimising the site's manufacturing processes, leveraging advanced automation and control systems to produce innovative medicines for respiratory diseases, HIV, and cancer. The team combines hands-on engineering expertise with a deep understanding of automated equipment, enabling them to modify, improve, and continuously enhance systems for efficiency and compliance. From system design and installation to operational support and regulatory validation, the team ensures the site meets high standards while driving innovation and delivering tangible business benefits.


Key Placement Learnings / Responsibilities

* Assist engineers in updating control logic and user interfaces for process equipment, ensuring all changes follow proper procedures.
* Collect and analyse operational data to identify causes of downtime or variability and present their findings.
* Support system validation by helping execute test plans, recording results, and preparing documentation to confirm automation systems work correctly.
* Develop skills in understanding and modifying control systems, analysing operational data to identify performance issues, and applying structured methods to verify that automation systems operate as intended.
* Build attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and experience in working within regulated engineering environments.


Qualifications and Requirements

* Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Robotics; you will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement.
* You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement. If you have already graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.
* Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.
* Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams; Communication (written & verbal); Time management; Problem-solving; Networking; Data analysis and management; Technical skills (detailed within each role description).

We are 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it\'s the right thing to do. You can learn more about Inclusion at GSK here.


About the Role Details

* Duration: 1 year (approximately)
* Salary: £25,400 plus a bonus
* Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required
* Application Closing: Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point


What We Offer

* A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance
* Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
* Access to wellbeing platform and confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support
* Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour online GP
* Optional Support: Identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance
* Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups for networking and development
* Access to IPUnite community for development, networking and social connections
* 2 volunteering days per year

Why GSK? We unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact health and focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and support patients and communities globally. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an agile working culture for all roles.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by state law, GSK may be required to capture and report certain expenses to ensure compliance with federal and state transparency requirements. For more information, visit CMS Open Payments.

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