Automation & Robotics Engineer

Job Purpose

With a high degree of autonomy and within a team of Automation, Robotics, and Software experts dedicated to the management of Automation & Robotics systems in R&D laboratories, the Automation & Robotics Engineer will:

• Support the full life cycle of automated and robotic lab systems by fixing, documenting, and continuously improving them.
• Act as Technical Owner for robotics systems (liquid handlers, image analysis, labelling) ensuring full GxP lifecycle management.
• Develop, implement, and integrate automation solutions in liquid handling, image/video analysis, labelling and 3D printing.
• Apply software development, Dev Ops, agile methodologies and code refactoring to digital automation components.
• Perform technological watch on robotics, automation and software engineering domains.
• Manage development and implementation projects.

• Support, troubleshoot, fix and improve live systems, in collaboration with suppliers.
• Act as Technical Owner for robotic systems in GxP context including configuration, periodic reviews, change control.
• Define lifecycle management: maintenance, backup/restore, disaster recovery, obsolescence management.
• Lead commissioning, configuration and integration of automation & robotics solutions.
• Produce system documentation (URS, DS, Post‑Installation Guides, audit trail configurations).
• Program and troubleshoot Tecan/Hamilton liquid handlers, image analysis systems and 3D printers.
• Implement software aligned with technical requirements using agile and Dev Ops practices.
• Perform root cause analysis, debugging and code refactoring.
• Ensure compliance with IT, Data Integrity, QA, EHS and GxP standards.
• Maintain cross‑functional alignment with Business, QA, CSV, Procurement and suppliers.

• 2–5 years supporting IT, automation or robotics projects in R&D laboratories.
• Programming experience on liquid handlers (Tecan, Hamilton).
• Experience with image analysis technologies and automated equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience in software development, debugging and Dev Ops.
• Fluent in English;
  French desirable.

• Knowledge in GxP environments and validation of Lab equipment.
• Strong understanding of automation & robotics technologies.
• Ability to translate business needs into automation solutions.
• Solid Knowledge of Liquid Handler programming (Tecan, Hamilton, etc). Programming certification would be a plus.
• Knowledge of programming and development for image analysis, robotics platforms and automation workflows.
• Understanding of system architecture, CI/CD and modern development practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system testing.
• Solid Knowledge of 3D‑printer and tube labelling technologies.

If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

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.