Vision Engineer VI

Mission

Maintain and improve the automated visual inspection program as well as the robustness of other vision systems.

Job Purpose

Maintain and improve the automated visual inspection program as well as the robustness of other vision systems.

KEY ROLES

• AVI vision expertise - Assure proper functioning of Automatic Visual Inspection Machines in the Production unit.
• Follow strategy for recipe development for new products
• Fine tune / develop new or existing vision programs to decrease false rejects or to improve detection capabilities.
• Interact with production, Quality and global vision experts.
• Provide vision expertise to support maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical expertise of AVI vision systems

• Develop technical knowledge in AVI with the support of local and global experts and supplier and supports field technicians as well as production performance.
• Continuous training on new technologies to understand them and define their application

Design a control strategy for the vision systems in regard of all variability sources

Recipe development

• Apply the strategy for developing AVI recipes.
• Follow up recipe development and ensures recipes meet expected performance and quality criteria.
• Acts as the technical reference for AVI recipe development.

Support to the AVI vision team

• Provide technical support for the deviation and non-conformance management process (root cause identification and execution of CAPAs to prevent recurrence of technically related deviations).
• Lead investigations and trials related to improving vision processes (on AVI machines and upstream processes). Propose and implement improvement solutions.
• Develop recipes to support the vision engineering team.

Knowledge management / Systems management

• Acts as a consultant within the MU, providing proactive and reactive support in mentoring, coaching and problem solving within areas of expertise.
• Manages technical documentation related to vision system knowledge and engineer training.

Quality / Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal constraints, local/international standards, GMP, regulatory requirements and GSK’s Quality Management System (QMS) policies/procedures.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and existing GMP procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent level of education.
• Specialisation in Automation, Electromechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant job-related experience.
• Technical understanding of automated visual inspection systems or similar vision/automation technologies.
• Ability to support AVI recipe development and ensure recipes meet performance and quality expectations.
• Experience supporting technical investigations, deviations, non-conformances, and CAPA execution.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, Quality Management Systems, and applicable local/international standards.
• Ability to work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and technical experts to support vision system performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with a specific focus on Automation or Automated Visual Inspection.
• Hands-on experience with Automated Visual Inspection systems in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing, fine-tuning, or improving vision recipes/programs to reduce false rejects and improve detection capability.
• Strong understanding of vision system control strategy and variability sources.
• Experience acting as a technical reference or subject matter expert for AVI recipe development.
• Experience leading technical trials, root-cause investigations, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to colleagues within the manufacturing unit.
• Experience managing technical documentation and supporting knowledge transfer/training related to vision systems.

What we value in you

• Clear, direct communication and a collaborative mindset.
• Focus on practical problem solving and delivering measurable improvements.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and share knowledge.
• Integrity, accountability and respect for colleagues and patients.
• A growth mindset and the desire to develop a visible technical career at GSK.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologie