Electromechanical Technician Apprentice, Upper Merion, US, 2027
GSK
Summary
Join GSK's Electromechanical Technician Apprentice Program, US, 2027. GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer high school graduates and community college students the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards their associate degree. This associate degree is fully funded by GSK.
Job description
We are looking for highly motivated high school graduates with an interest in engineering who are looking to jump start their career in the biopharmaceutical industry. The apprenticeship program allows you to develop hands-on technical skills in our manufacturing facilities while continuing your education.
Working at our biopharmaceutical manufacturing site, you will help to ensure we have the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment to deliver life-saving medicines and vaccines to people in 90% of the world's countries. This role will enable you to develop your skills in an industry that's making radical changes to the way it develops and manufactures products.
This entry-level, development opportunity offers you the chance to study towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining hands-on, paid on-the-job training. Our apprentices attend college part-time studying theory elements of the apprenticeship while working at a GSK Biopharma Manufacturing facility. You will spend most of your week working in our manufacturing facilities, rotating through different departments, receiving tailored on-the-job training from our in-house industry experts. Over the 3-4 years of the apprenticeship you will have a personal training program to help you develop and progress.
What will you do?
As an electromechanical technician apprentice you will get involved with activities such as:
- Developing hands-on mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation skills.
- Learning how to maintain production equipment.
- Carrying out routine maintenance.
- Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns.
- Assisting with the design, installation and test of new equipment.
- Consistently operating aligned to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Maintaining and calibrating a wide range of equipment to ensure continual production of accurate and precise results.
- Looking for ways to improve safety, efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2027
- High school GPA 2.5 ("B") or above (4.0 scale)
- High school Algebra and Geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math (GPA 2.5 or above in each case)
- High school English (GPA 2.5 or above)
- High school Biology and Chemistry (GPA 2.5 or above)
- Must have 0 - 30 college credits
- Written and spoken fluency in English
- Must be at least 18 years of age by August 1, 2027
- Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school
- If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll, and meet entry requirements, with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions, in the preferred related instruction course
- Must be able to commute on a daily basis to the GSK manufacturing facility and related community college or technical institution
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Healthcare and well-being programs
- 401(k) savings program
- Paid time off
- Childcare support
- Employee recognition programs
- Fully funded college education
- On-the-job training and development
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.