Principal Electrical Engineer

About the role

GSK is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer who acts as the site electrical subject matter expert. Engineers in this category are highly independent and efficient, covering electrical engineering (including HV/LV distribution), automation and control system interfaces, project management and reliability engineering. They coach and develop a team of technicians responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and processes, minimizing downtime and meeting cGMP, EHS and Good Engineering Practice (GEP) requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, maintenance and optimization of electrical systems from low voltage to 22 kV, including emergency generators, dynamic UPS and advanced power quality equipment.
• Provide expert support for complex operational issues and lead structured root cause investigations.
• Oversee electrical capacity planning, system performance analysis and expansion projects, and review scope, schedule and cost estimates for infrastructure upgrades.
• Give engineering oversight during design, construction and commissioning, and conduct risk assessments and FMEA to remove single points of failure.
• Mentor engineers and technicians through training programs and hands-on site engagement, and lead post-incident reviews with corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive initiatives on capacity expansion, reliability, energy efficiency, advanced power quality solutions, predictive diagnostics and digital tools, and collaborate on AI- and data-driven improvements.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field, including significant industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record in CAPEX projects, regulatory compliance, validation and audit management in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated industries.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering expertise, including approval of complex system designs in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Asset life cycle management, data integrity, GxP regulations, lean management and standards compliance.