Specialist Manufacturing Automation

MSD • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

8d • $87,300 - $137,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Automation Engineer (Specialist, Manufacturing Automation) joins the Digital Manufacturing Operations team at the West Point site. The role provides automation system support and expertise to help the manufacturing division reliably and compliantly supply quality vaccine products to customers and patients globally. The position works with colleagues and business stakeholders to resolve technical issues, maintain compliant automation systems, and improve manufacturing processes and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience, or a high school diploma and 4 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience.
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels in a team environment, as well as external customers and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Technical and operational expertise in DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and CSV.
• Knowledge of the S88 Batch Standard.
• Knowledge of regulatory GxP requirements.
• Experience supporting process automation inquiries during internal and external audits or inspections.
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing process experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot challenging equipment and automation issues and innovate to improve manufacturing performance.
• Maintain automation systems in compliance with cGMPs throughout the equipment lifecycle, from initial qualification through retirement.
• Design and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Build relationships with functional counterparts and business stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Implement, maintain, and ensure compliance with SOPs and technical documentation, including Change Management, System Problem Management, and System Performance Monitoring.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in Automation using Six Sigma tools, including problem solving, standardization, cycle-time reduction, and Lean process principles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
• Other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level