Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

MSD • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

1d • $87,300 - $137,400

About The Position

The Digital Manufacturing Operations Team supporting the West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer Specialist. The role provides automation-system support and technical expertise to enable the Manufacturing Division to reliably and compliantly supply quality vaccine products. It is responsible for problem resolution, implementing process-control and data-collection techniques, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental requirements. The position works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering and supports a broad range of automated systems in GMP manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in process automation or a related field.
• Familiarity with Computer System Validation requirements and regulated GxP environments.
• Knowledge of the ISA-88 Batch Standard.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
• Either a BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with two years of GMP manufacturing and/or manufacturing automation experience, or a high school diploma with four years of GMP manufacturing and/or manufacturing automation experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience supporting aseptic processing and/or sterile manufacturing operations.
• Technical and operational expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Technical and operational expertise in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Technical and operational expertise in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Technical and operational expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Technical and operational expertise in network infrastructure.
• Technical and operational expertise in SQL databases.
• Technical and operational expertise in manufacturing automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as a team member while demonstrating integrity, precision, accomplishment, motivation, ambition, and respect.
• Comply with global policies, procedures, guidelines, regulatory requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices in daily responsibilities.
• Provide automation-system support and expertise for the manufacture of quality vaccine products and achievement of site priorities.
• Serve as the technical owner for automation-system components supporting manufacturing processes, including direct shop-floor support.
• Design, implement, test, and close change controls related to automation corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with business partners and stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and system issues, including developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain awareness of emerging automation technologies and industry trends and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Provide off-shift, weekend, evening, remote, or on-site automation support for 24/7 manufacturing operations as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• 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