Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Work Arrangement
This is a site-based role at Worthing with flexibility for hybrid working as needed.
To provide hands on engineering support to production for the improvement and maintenance of the Automation control systems and infrastructure for the Worthing site.
Business Introduction
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.
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join GSK as a Senior Automation Engineer in the United Kingdom. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems to support manufacturing operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and compliance. We value candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
1. Technical expert for site automation equipment within the Worthing site.
2. Provide day to day automation support for production areas on site.
3. To own and deliver small Automation projects including costing, change control, planning, validation and delivery.
4. To deputise for Automation Manager and act as Site Automation Representative for global initiatives and meetings.
5. To own and deliver Cyber Security Standards, Requirements and Initiatives. Site representative for Cyber Security linked to Automation Systems.
6. Ensure Automation facilities and equipment are maintained and installed to meet site requirements.
7. Identify investment opportunities for automation.
8. Ensure compliance with applicable GSK policies and procedures – GES, GQP/G, GQMPs.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
9. HNC/D or Degree level in Automation or related engineering discipline with strong experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry.
10. Proven ability to deliver small Automation based projects on time.
11. Proven ability to manage contractor/consultant staff.
12. Ability to deal confidently with a wide range of customers.
13. Experience in a wide range of Automation and control technologies.
14. Experience in Cyber Security.
15. Experience in a wide range of field and control instrumentation.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
16. Proficient utilisation of software packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
17. Knowledge of S88, S95 and IEC1131.
18. Experience with networks Profibus, Fieldbus, Ethernet and Serial comms 485, RS232 etc.
Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference in the lives of millions. At GSK, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Why GSK?
Uniting 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 the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.