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Equipment Engineer (MDPI)

LocationUSA - North Carolina - Zebulon
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen4d ago
Last seen9h ago
About the company
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 serve as the MDPI Equipment Engineer, providing mechanical and automation expertise to support safe, reliable manufacturing. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Facilities, Automation and EHS to deliver continuous capital projects and day-to-day production support. We value practical problem solvers who collaborate clearly, act with integrity, and drive improvements that make a real difference to patients. This role offers chances to grow technically, lead projects, and contribute to a mission that unites science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
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Provide hands-on mechanical, instrumentation and controls troubleshooting on production equipment and peripheral systems.
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Lead design, installation, commissioning, qualification and continuous improvement activities for equipment and automation.
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Partner with cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope and compliant with regulations.
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Support investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment and process issues.
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Mentor technicians and junior engineers, share best practice, and support capability development.
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Contribute to equipment lifecycle documentation including FAT, SAT, commissioning records and validation deliverables.
Why You?
Work arrangement
This position is on-site in the United States. Hybrid or remote work is not available for this role.
Requirements
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
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Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, automation, chemical engineering or related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience supporting production equipment, automation or controls in a Pharma or Medical Devices regulated manufacturing environment -or-
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AAS degree in Technical field (i.e. Industrial Automation, Electronics, Robotics) and 10+ years’ experience supporting production equipment, automation or controls in a Pharma or Medical Devices regulated manufacturing environment.
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Experience with mechanical and automation troubleshooting on production equipment.
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Experience delivering equipment projects, installations or upgrades from design to handover.
Nice to have
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
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Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics or other highly regulated industries.
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Knowledge of automation systems such as PLC, HMI, SCADA and MES and familiarity with related wiring, networking and instrumentation.
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Understanding of qualification and validation activities including FAT, SAT, commissioning and testing.
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Experience with computer system validation principles and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing.
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Experience managing contractors, vendors and project budgets.
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Strong written and verbal skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and reports.
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Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.
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Willingness to work on the shop floor and provide practical, timely support to production.
About the Zebulon Site
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.
Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon:
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Our commitment to inclusion is seen as a critical advantage of ours
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Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees
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Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition
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Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company
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A priority focus on Safety and Quality
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Clean and GMP compliant work environment
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Onsite cafeteria
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Onsite gym
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Temperature-controlled climate
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Licensed, onsite Health & Wellness clinic
What we value in you
We look for people who put safety and quality first. You will join a team that values clear communication, practical support and continuous learning. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who bring different perspectives to apply.
Hiring process
Ready to apply?
If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short note about your most relevant equipment project or troubleshooting experience. We look forward to learning about you.
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Skills
Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance
Benefits
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
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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