Associate Specialist, Engineering Automation

MSD•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

2d•$71,900 - $113,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Specialist Manufacturing Automation assists with manufacturing automation systems in Barrier Formulation and Filling Operations at the West Point, Pennsylvania site. The role supports internal and external manufacturing operations by troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems, helping production teams meet technical requirements, and supporting efficient operation of automated processing and information technology systems. The position also contributes to compliance, quality, safety, continuous improvement, validation, audits, training, and regulatory inspection activities. The role is hybrid and works a first-shift day schedule, with 10% travel and no relocation offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Skills in audit management, automation, business process improvements, change controls, data management, engineering principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), information technology, manufacturing, manufacturing automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), manufacturing optimization, manufacturing process improvements, operational performance management, problem management, procedure development, quality engineering, quality function deployment, quality management, real-time programming, regulatory inspections, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), sponsorships, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and technical support.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, or another relevant discipline.
Skills in PLCs, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), distributed control systems (DCS), Manufacturing Execution Systems, Batch Operations (S88/S95), IT, and OEM equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment and automation issues to improve manufacturing performance, including yield improvements.
Maintain automation systems in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Represent an existing production team and provide technical assistance to fulfill the team’s automation requirements.
Review automation documents, preventive maintenance, and Standard Operating Procedures for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safety.
Develop and promote corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
Use technical knowledge to support efficient operation of automated processing and information technology systems.
Participate in audits and training programs.
Provide on-floor sponsorship of manufacturing activities.
Generate and implement change controls to meet facility needs.
Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures.
Directly assist with regulatory inspections and audits.
Directly assist with validation activities and other associated Quality functions.
Perform other duties requested by Management.