Process Engineer

Merck•Carlsbad, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is an onsite position in our Carlsbad Ca location that will serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for manufacturing support for chemical purification processes operating 24/7. Key responsibilities include upholding safety and quality standards, monitoring process data in real-time, troubleshooting production issues, initiating and executing continuous improvement projects, updating system documentation, and leading preventative maintenance activities. The Engineer aligns business strategic objectives for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) and Small Volume Manufacturing (SVM), facilitates the transition from New Product Development to SVM, and oversees project development and execution. Additionally, the Engineer takes ownership of their assigned systems, ensuring they achieve the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical engineering or other similar engineering degree)
1+ years of working experience in a chemical manufacturing or production site

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated safety focus
Excellent troubleshooting skills and hands-on approach
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and teamwork abilities to support a diverse environment
Experience in chemical purification methods such as distillation, sublimation, and adsorption
Familiarity with plant instrumentation and automated production processes
Ability to read and interpret a P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram)
Experience working with hazardous chemicals
Knowledge of process hazard analysis and reviews

Responsibilities

Act as Engineering Point of Contact for production operations ensuring systems meet quality, safety, and capacity targets.
Take a lead role in troubleshooting equipment, process, or quality abnormalities using knowledge in process chemistry, thermodynamics, and hydraulics.
Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
Direct plant operators and maintenance technicians under safety work permits to troubleshoot, repair and/or optimize purification, packaging, and container processing systems.
Review and update process and operation documentation using Management of Change process.
Ability to influence cross-functional team members in the face of competing priorities.
Participate in RCA (Root Cause Analysis) activities for production failures and safety incidents and interfaces with peers in their troubleshooting efforts.
Work with Controls Engineers to modify control logic to sustain and optimize existing production systems.
Design and specify process equipment for system upgrades and new capital projects.