Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation Engineer (on-site)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, New Jersey, US
Base: $106,200.00 - $167,200.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Automation system design and commissioning
Troubleshoot automation and instrumentation issues
Gmp documentation authoring
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Manufacturing Automation Engineering for its Rahway, New Jersey facility. This role involves overseeing automation projects, system design, commissioning, and supporting the development of new technologies in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The Enabling Facilities group is responsible for development of new technologies/capabilities, execution of capital and non-capital improvement projects, and automation system assets.
  • The role will support the Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup (MACS) Center, a new GMP clinical manufacturing plant, contributing to automation design, commissioning, and qualification.
  • The company offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Manufacturing Automation Engineering for its Rahway, New Jersey facility. This role involves overseeing automation projects, system design, commissioning, and supporting the development of new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $106,200.00 - $167,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Automation system design and commissioning
  • Troubleshoot automation and instrumentation issues
  • GMP documentation authoring
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Control Systems (Rockwell, Siemens)
  • Data integrity and audit trails

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration, learning, and innovation culture
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Technical mentorship of junior engineers
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years relevant experience or Master's with 5 years
  • Pharmaceutical Operations experience in GMP
  • Experience with DeltaV or PLC based systems
  • Experience with automation system design, start-up, qualification
  • Project level direction to contractors
  • Familiarity with US and EU GMP and Safety regulations
  • Project Management experience

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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