Site Name: USA - North Carolina - ZebulonPosted Date: Feb 3, 2026
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
You will provide daily automation and controls support of value stream production equipment and processes in coordination with the area maintenance team. Contribute toward the successful implementation of small and large capital equipment projects by providing technical support to engineering teams in the execution phases of installation, commissioning, and validation. Manage and assume all responsibilities for the implementation of small equipment and process improvement projects targeted to improve failure rate and overall equipment efficiency. Support assessment and capabilities development of engineering technicians in coordination with maintenance supervisor.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
• Provide daily on the floor production support to value stream areas experiencing engineering/automation or instrumentation and controls equipment issues or failure. • Work with maintenance, engineering and production staff in developing and implementing a variety of equipment improvements, primarily in the areas of OEE, reliability engineering, safety, or process and/or quality improvements. • Work with maintenance staff in continuously evaluating corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies on production equipment and systems by participation in continuous improvement projects. • Develop technical documentation including e-pips, Change Control Request, technical specifications, training documents, etc as directed by maintenance supervisor. • Provide mentoring and support to maintenance staff as required. • Support capability development of engineering techs (ET) by participating is skills assessments and training sessions.
Why You?
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
• Associate's degree in computer science, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or equivalent years of experience. • 5+ years of industrial engineering/automation experience including knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLC's, HMI's, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
• Technical expertise in P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams. • Proficient in SAP (work orders, history, maintenance plans). • Good knowledge of cGMPs, and experience in an FDA regulated environment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
About the Role
This role is on-site at a GSK manufacturing facility in the United States. You will regularly work on the production floor and may occasionally support off-hour commissioning or urgent troubleshooting.
About the Zebulon Site at GSK
GSK's Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Wake Forest.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values inclusion, respect, and continuous learning. You will have opportunities to grow technical skills and take part in meaningful projects that support supply and patient safety. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your experience and career goals.
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.
Benefits Summary
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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