Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Merck & Co., Inc.

West Point, New York, United States
Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Deltav dcs plc scada hmi expertise
Computer system validation csv experience
System development life cycle sdlc knowledge
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.

Matching Summary

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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
  • 7+ years in process automation or IT/OT
  • Knowledge of equipment and process validation
  • US residency required (no visa sponsorship)

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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