Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Manufacturing Automation to lead a team in providing automation support for their vaccine manufacturing facility in West Point, New York. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in process automation and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors
Job Summary
This role leads a team of three engineers to ensure reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products through robust automation system support.
The successful candidate will serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert on the Integrated Process Team, managing automated systems and driving process control improvements.
Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement benefits, paid holidays, and an annual bonus eligibility.
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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Manufacturing Automation to lead a team in providing automation support for their vaccine manufacturing facility in West Point, New York. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in process automation and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Salary
Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
DeltaV DCS PLC SCADA HMI expertise
Computer System Validation CSV experience
System Development Life Cycle SDLC knowledge
S88 Batch Standard familiarity
cGMP regulatory requirements knowledge
Team leadership of 3+ engineers
Nice-to-have
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology experience
Digital transformation initiative support
Strong technical writing capabilities
Collaborative team environment skills
Problem solving in technical contexts
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science