Job description
Site Name: UK - West Sussex - Worthing
Posted Date: Jun 5 2026
Closing Date: 19th June 2026 (COB)
Automation Engineer - 18 Months Secondment / FTC
Position Summary
You will provide hands‑on and technical leadership for automation and control systems at our UK site. You will support day‑to‑day operations, lead small to medium automation projects, and work with engineering, quality, validation and operations teams. This role offers growth through exposure to modern manufacturing automation and industry 4.0 approaches.
Responsibilities
* Provide hands‑on engineering support for PLC, HMI, SCADA and associated field instrumentation to maintain reliable production.
* Lead specification, procurement, installation and testing (FAT/SAT) for automation systems and control panels.
* Deliver small to medium automation improvement projects that raise efficiency, safety and data quality.
* Work with Quality and Validation to ensure systems are compliant, audit‑ready and meet GMP requirements.
* Support change controls, CAPAs, deviations and documentation related to automated systems.
* Coach and work closely with operations, contractors and stakeholders to resolve issues and share best practice.
Basic Qualification
* HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, Instrumentation or similar engineering discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Practical experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA or industrial control systems.
* Experience supporting automated production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with installation, commissioning and testing of control systems.
* Good problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills for electrical and control faults.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multi‑disciplinary teams and contractors.
Preferred Qualification
* Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Robotics, Software/Data or related engineering discipline.
* Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, Wonderware/AVEVA or similar vendors and protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.
* Familiarity with MES integration, historians or basic SQL/data interfaces.
* Knowledge of regulatory expectations for electronic records, data integrity and GxP environments.
* Experience of process and machinery safety standards (UKCA/CE, PUWER, HAZOP, SIL) and operational technology cyber security awareness.
* Experience authoring testing protocols, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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