Senior Technician, Operations (technical)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $63,800 - $100,400; bonus/equity: annual bon...
4+ years gmp manufacturing experience
3+ years maintenance or operations technician role
Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical fundamentals
This role provides shopfloor technical leadership and advanced troubleshooting support for packaging operations in a pharmaceutical environment

Job Summary

  • This role provides shopfloor technical leadership and advanced troubleshooting support for packaging operations in a pharmaceutical environment.
  • The Senior Technician acts as the first technical escalation point for equipment malfunctions, diagnosing issues and coordinating with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

This role provides shopfloor technical leadership and advanced troubleshooting support for packaging operations in a pharmaceutical environment.

Salary

Base: $63,800 - $100,400; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years GMP manufacturing experience
  • 3+ years maintenance or operations technician role
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical fundamentals
  • Systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Leadership and training of operations staff
  • cGMP compliance and documentation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SAP, MES, Tracksys systems
  • Vendor interfacing and equipment qualification support
  • Autonomous work organization and prioritization
  • Technical writing for SOPs and batch records
  • Continuous improvement methodologies like 5S and GEMBA

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 4 plus years of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility
  • Minimum 3 years in a maintenance or Operations Technician role
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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