Electromechanical Technician Associate, Apprentice Program, US, 2026

Join the GSK’s Electromechanical Technician Apprentice Program – US, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together 

GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college enrolled students (with less than 30 college credits) the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards their associate degree. This associate degree is fully funded by GSK. All apprenticeships are registered with the Department of Labor at each site, and apprentices receive a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor upon their successful completion of their program.   

Education required:   

• High School diploma or equivalent diploma by June 2026. 

• 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 less than 30 college credits 

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English  

Preferred requirements: 

• Have studied AP Biology, or Chemistry 

• Have studied more than 1 life science 

• Have studied High School Physics 

• Have studied High School Pre-Calculus 

• Have studied engineering, technology, robotics, shop or STEM related courses at high school 

Other requirements:  

• Must be at least 18 years of age by August 1, 2026 

• 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 GSK worksite and related instruction facility, with a maximum commute time of 60 minutes one way.    

Start date: August 2026 

Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. 

Assessment Center Date: April/May 2026 

We want you to be motivated and passionate for the apprenticeship you apply to – we will only accept ONE apprenticeship application per candidate each year. Please do your research before applying and select the one apprenticeship you wish to apply to – good luck with your application! 

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Electromechanical Technician Apprentice Program at GSK today! 

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. 

Ahead together with tailored training and career development  

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 Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing facility in Upper Merion, PA.  

Electromechanical apprentices at Upper Merion will spend approx. 1 day per week studying towards an Associate’s degree in Engineering Science at Montgomery County Community College. You will spend most of your week working in our manufacturing facility, working within the engineering department, receiving on-the-job training from our own industry experts, and gaining technical skills.  Over the 3- 4 years of the apprenticeship you will have a personalized 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, install and testing of new equipment  

• Consistently operating 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  

What do we offer you?  

• A competitive salary 

• An annual bonus based on company performance 

• Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs (401K), time off and childcare support 

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements 

• On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs 

• Fully funded college education! 

Let’s do this! 

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website 

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