Automation Engineer

Job description

Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart
Posted Date: May 14 2024

Job Purpose

The person has a pro-active role and accountability in driving first-line automation & robotics engineering support (software, technical & hardware expertise) with the primary objective of developing automated process and analytical methods relying on the usage of robotic systems (TECAN, Hamilton, AmbR).

Key Responsibilities

• Drive TRD development transformation towards automated processes, establish new automation approaches, and collaborate with scientists to integrate manual procedures into automated workflows (e.g. TECAN, Hamilton and AmbR).
• Lead automation development lifecycle from inception to potential industrialization, encompassing specification, design, architecture, and coordination with various stakeholders.
• Coordinate with experts to understand operational needs, optimize software and hardware, and ensure design intent and cost-effectiveness, including liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support team in Digital Twins development through active participation in brainstorming and prototyping sessions, while building and testing prototypes for feasibility.
• Conduct design reviews, troubleshooting investigations, and provide machine troubleshooting support to end-users, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.
• Integrate latest developments into current roadmap, establish technical documentation, training materials, and troubleshooting guides for newly automated processes.
• Independently analyze and report data to technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional groups to address interdisciplinary challenges.
• Contribute to product roadmap by exploring new design concepts and technologies, staying updated with automation advancements.
• Develop performance and qualification procedures for automation platforms, define continuous improvement strategies, and provide introductory equipment training.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships, stay abreast of Laboratory Automation developments, and facilitate knowledge sharing across automation SMEs within and outside GSK Technical R&D (QC, MS&T, CLS, Preclinical, Pharma)

Why You
Basic Qualifications

• Degree in electro-mechanic engineering, process automation, robotics or related field.
• Experience with automation platforms such as TECAN and/or Hamilton and or Siemens

Preferred Qualifications

• Min 3 years' experience in lab instrument support or in process automation in the vaccines or biopharm industry or another industry is required.
• Good understanding of biopharm / vaccine development process is a plus.
• Expertise in Commissioning and Validation of automation system
• Understanding of device networking and communications protocols
• Experience writing protocols in Evoware & Venus software is a nice-to-have
• Experience of installing & servicing large integrated systems
• Experience in automation controller and process control - PLCs, Microcontroller, knowledge of GAMP 5 is a plus

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

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