Associate Automation Specialist - Onsite

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Rahway, New Jersey, US
Base: $71,900.00 - $113,200.00; bonus/equity: elig...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Cgmp compliance
Automation lifecycle management
Process automation
The Associate Automation Specialist position at Merck's FLEx Center in Rahway, New Jersey, involves providing automation engineering support for non-sterile clinical manufacturing processes. The role requires a strong technical background in automation systems and an understanding of cGMP compliance, with a focus on troubleshooting and continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • This role ensures the reliable and compliant operation of process automation and OT/IT systems that enable activities for clinical and development non-sterile products.
  • The Associate Specialist, Engineering – Automation role will provide end-to-end automation engineering support for the Rahway, NJ FLEx Center, with a primary focus on non-sterile clinical manufacturing.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable, and a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

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The Associate Automation Specialist position at Merck's FLEx Center in Rahway, New Jersey, involves providing automation engineering support for non-sterile clinical manufacturing processes. The role requires a strong technical background in automation systems and an understanding of cGMP compliance, with a focus on troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Salary

Base: $71,900.00 - $113,200.00; Bonus/Equity: eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cGMP compliance
  • automation lifecycle management
  • process automation
  • OT/IT systems support
  • validation and change control

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement mindset
  • lead without authority
  • client services support
  • teamwork and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • BS in Engineering, computer science, or equivalent by Spring 2026
  • knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, Safety, Environmental, data integrity, and validation principles
  • Basic understanding of PLC/SCADA and industrial networking fundamentals
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills

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