Automation Engineer - 12-month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (ftc)

GlaxoSmithKline

Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship
Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry
Technical knowledge of scada, plc, hmi, servo, vision
** GSK is seeking an Automation Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract at its Barnard Castle facility, a significant secondary manufacturing site. The role will focus on providing technical expertise for automation and control systems, contributing to new product introductions and ensuring compliance with industry standards. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical expertise for all automation and control system activities on new and existing equipment across the GSK Barnard Castle site.
  • The successful candidate will ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including OT Security Standards, while managing obsolescence risks.
  • GSK offers external training, personal development support, and opportunities for further education and professional registration alongside this 12-month contract.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** GSK is seeking an Automation Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract at its Barnard Castle facility, a significant secondary manufacturing site. The role will focus on providing technical expertise for automation and control systems, contributing to new product introductions and ensuring compliance with industry standards. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry
  • Technical knowledge of SCADA, PLC, HMI, Servo, Vision
  • Ability to work site-based with flexible hours

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Siemens equipment (S5, S7, PCS7)
  • Appreciation of Operational Technology Cyber Security
  • Passion for emerging automation technologies
  • Strong influencing and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Recognised Apprenticeship or Engineering degree
  • Experience in Pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing
  • Line manager approval for secondment release

Work Rights

Not specified

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