Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation Engineer (on-site)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $106,200.00 - $167,200.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Gmp pilot plant operations experience
Deltav or rockwell plc programming
Automation system design and commissioning
The role serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the new Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup Center in Rahway, New Jersey

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the new Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup Center in Rahway, New Jersey.
  • Candidates will lead automation equipment design, system commissioning, and qualification activities while ensuring robust data integrity and GMP compliance.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and eligibility for annual bonuses and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the new Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup Center in Rahway, New Jersey.

Salary

Base: $106,200.00 - $167,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GMP Pilot Plant Operations experience
  • DeltaV or Rockwell PLC programming
  • Automation system design and commissioning
  • Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Capital project technical leadership

Nice-to-have

  • PID tuning of instrumentation loops
  • Wireless technologies and Charms I/O
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) knowledge
  • Technical mentorship of engineers
  • Object-oriented programming languages

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience or Master's with 5 years
  • Pharmaceutical operations experience in GMP environment
  • Ability to work independently on cross-functional teams

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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