Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

3d•$87,300 - $137,400•Onsite

About The Position

Our Digital Manufacturing Operations Team supporting our vibrant West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer Specialist to join their Team. This role will provide automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe. Responsible for problem resolution, implementation of process control, data collection techniques, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Actively support, participate and embrace a diverse and inclusive culture including significant interaction with manufacturing, quality and engineering groups. Supports a broad spectrum of automated systems within GMP Manufacturing Operations.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 2 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation) OR High School Diploma and with 4 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment
Minimum of 2 years Experience in GMP Manufacturing - pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with Computer system validation and regulatory GXP requirements.
Audit Management
Biopharmaceutical Industry
Business Process Improvements
Data Management
Design
Digital Manufacturing
Global Compliance
GMP Compliance
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Manufacturing Support
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Problem Management
Quality Management
Real-Time Programming
Regulatory Requirements
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Technical Issues
TIBCO Spotfire

Nice To Haves

Technical and operational expertise in the DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI ASi/Field/Profibus or other related technologies.
Networking, Virtual Machines, Database management and other general IT administration.
Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBI)
Aseptic processing/sterile manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
Comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
Provide automation system support and expertise to assist the manufacture of quality vaccine products to meet site priorities.
Responsible and accountable for supporting all automation system components of the processes including on the shop floor support of manufacturing activities
Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and closing-out change controls for automation related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively. identify and resolve technical issues.
Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
Stay current with latest automation technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption
Provide off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support for our 24/7 manufacturing operations.