Senior Automation Engineer

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia
Posted Date: Mar 30 2026

We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021.

We continue to modernize, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.

As a Sr ,Automation Engineer, you will provide engineering and technical support for process controls and manufacturing execution systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility. Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications, troubleshoot and support process controls and manufacturing execution systems.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure. Critical systems include DeltaV DCS and Syncade MES.
• Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with process controls and manufacturing execution systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.
• Lead technical delivery of automation system modifications and installations in support of continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for process controls and manufacturing execution systems.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment.
• Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems.
• Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards.
• Lead and develop those around you through active engagement with stakeholders and by modeling professional behaviors.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BS/BA in engineering, life sciences, biology or equivalent technical discipline OR 6+ years of manufacturing experience in an engineering or production role in lieu of a technical degree
• 3+ years of automation or controls experience

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in use and troubleshooting of Emerson Syncade or similar MES systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems
• A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines
• Experience in the design and programming of Emerson Syncade or similar MES systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
• Experience coding Visual Basic and similar languages is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) systems is preferred.
• Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation is preferred.

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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.

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