Engineering Graduate Program

Job Description

Engineering Graduate Program, Zebulon, US, 2027 | GSK

The Tone:
This is a full-time graduate program at GSK, located in Zebulon, NC. GSK is a global biopharma company with a clear purpose: to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. The company aims to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, striving to be a successful, growing organization where its people can thrive. This Engineering Graduate Program is crucial for the network of 33 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites, contributing to the reliable supply of high-quality products that meet patient needs. Graduates will play a key role in bringing innovations to patients quickly, efficiently, and effectively by transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing through smart technologies including robotics, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence, ultimately making a positive impact on global health.

The TL;DR
• Role: Graduate Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Zebulon, NC
• Team: Global Supply Chain Graduate Program
• Mission: Apply scientific, engineering, or digital knowledge to real manufacturing challenges while developing through rotations, training, and mentoring to deliver medicines and vaccines globally.
• Tech Stack: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Solutions, Control Systems, Data-Driven Approaches, Data Visualization Techniques, Condition-Based Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, DMAIC/Six Sigma

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engineering Project Management: Design, execute, and validate engineering projects while managing the full lifecycle of new equipment, from design and supplier collaboration to installation and commissioning, adhering to industry standards.
• Manufacturing & Automation Optimization: Define and implement improvements, upgrade systems, and apply control systems and robotics technologies to optimize manufacturing operations and increase efficiency.
• Smart Manufacturing Innovation: Drive efficiency and innovation through the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital transformation technologies, advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Data-Driven Process Improvement: Utilize data-driven approaches and visualization techniques to monitor processes, identify trends, implement solutions, and enhance operational efficiencies and decision-making.
• Asset Reliability & Sustainability: Enhance equipment performance, safety, and reliability through predictive maintenance and lifecycle management, and contribute to sustainability initiatives supporting GSK’s Net Carbon Zero mission.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, specifically in Automation, Robotics, Controls & Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic, Computer, Manufacturing or Industrial, Robotics Technology, or Chemical Engineering. Candidates from related fields with modules in automation, robotics, systems, software, and/or cybersecurity are also considered.
• Experience: This program is designed for graduates without significant previous professional work experience in the area of application. Candidates must have a graduation date by August 2027.
• Skills: Possess Technical Aptitude with a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a Continuous Improvement Mindset, strong Communication and Collaboration abilities, advanced Problem-Solving skills (including methodologies like DMAIC/Six Sigma), and Digital & Data Expertise (e.g., using data visualization techniques).