Junior Automation Engineer Review

As a Junior Automation Engineer at Ware I am expected to deliver large projects such as the WEMS (Ware Environmental Monitoring System) project that effects large parts of the site. I have an increased responsibility and am expected to continue gaining understanding and developing myself throughout the Junior role. I am also expected to gain expertise for the future support of the WEMS system that I am currently validating.

I have developed my Validation understanding and testing experience. I have also developed my Project management skills. I have also organised resources such as electrical contractors to come in and install the system into the deployment areas. This is key work and must be planned into times where the areas of deployment aren’t busy. This is to avoid business disruption. I track my progress in my Personal development plan and link this work to areas of progression which I discuss with my Line manager.

During my time at Ware I have lead the W-EMS project (Ware Environmental Monitoring System). The system is being developed and validated to replace the old W-EMS system currently in the Warehouse and Oral Solid Dose facility. The system is comprised of digital data loggers, a server, Workstation PC’s and alarms / beacons. The project also utilises panels and cabinets to store instruments and cabling. The system uses Differential pressures, Temperature and humidity probes to monitor the environment. I have really enjoyed leading this project and continuing my development in my role.

My Programme is very well organised. I have a clear development plan starting with my degree and IET membership. I also have a work plan to continue to develop my on the job skills and continue gaining experience. This is clearly laid out in a way that it is easy to track progress.

I always receive maximum support from my employer. They support my University commitment and always give me time to complete my work. I am given time to revise and also given full support in my work on the job. My manager also has regular catch up meetings to ensure we track my progress effectively.

I always receive maximum support from my employer. They always support my University commitment and always give me time to complete my work. I am given time to revise and given a day a week to attend university. My travel is also paid for and so is my degree course.

This allows me to gain new skills at uni and take them into the work place. I can also demonstrate my ability to learn at a high level my completing my studies at university. My studies also allow me to bring new project management skills into the workplace to help with my role in leading my project.

At GSK we always have team building meals and there are always extra curricula activities to take part in including sport and charity events. We also do charity orange days where the company allows you a day off to go and do some charity work with your team which allows you to network and team build.

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GSK is an amazing company to work for. They fully support you in your career goals and will always allow you to progress if you want to. They offer many great programmes and allow you to get into as much extra curricula activities and you'd like. It is also a company that works in the cutting edge for many technologies.

If you would like to apply for GSK I would say you should definitely go for it. It is a great company to work for and you should make sure you bring your confidence and some homework on the company and its values to any interview. Try and develop your skills so you can talk about what you can bring to GSK.