Process Automation Engineer (Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation)

MSD•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

1d•$117,000 - $184,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Automation Engineer (Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation) will join the Digital Manufacturing Operations team at the West Point site. The role provides automation system support and expertise to enable the manufacturing division to reliably and compliantly supply quality vaccine products. The engineer supports automated manufacturing and IT systems, maintains compliance throughout equipment lifecycles, and provides technical expertise to production teams. The position is hybrid, based primarily in West Point, Pennsylvania, and includes on-floor manufacturing support and rotating on-call coverage for off-shifts and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in a manufacturing automation-related role within a regulated industry.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, peers, and functional leaders.
Demonstrated leadership in achieving shared objectives within a matrixed organization.
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and processes, with ability to translate manufacturing requirements into automation and digital solutions.
Analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to apply and model the company’s Leadership Principles.
High personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Project management experience.
Understanding of system validation and other Quality management functions.
Experience navigating and troubleshooting process control systems.
Required skills listed: Change Controls, Cross-Functional Teamwork, DeltaV DCS, Foundation Fieldbus, IT Infrastructure Design, Manufacturing Information Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Modbus, OPC Servers, Profibus, Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Technical Writing.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, OPC, Modbus, Fieldbus, Profibus, and related technologies.
Understanding of and ability to apply regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the role.
Networking, virtual machines, database management, and other general IT administration experience.
Direct experience with SDLC and change controls for a GMP-regulated process or system.
Preferred skills listed: Regulatory Compliance, SDLC Project Management, and Virtual Machines (VM).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot challenging equipment and automation issues and identify innovations to improve manufacturing performance.
Maintain automation systems in compliance with cGMP requirements throughout the equipment lifecycle, from initial qualification through retirement.
Serve as an automated systems Subject Matter Expert within a production team and provide technical assistance with the team’s automation requirements.
Support peers in areas of expertise to help ensure team success.
Review automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for GMP and safety compliance.
Develop and support corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
Use technical knowledge to ensure efficient operation of automated processing and information technology systems.
Participate in audits and training programs.
Provide on-floor support for manufacturing activities.
Generate and implement change controls to meet facility needs.
Provide on-call support for off-shifts and weekends as part of a rotation with other team members.