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Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA
•$87,300 - $137,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Manufacturing Operations organization supporting the West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist, Manufacturing Automation). The role provides automation system support and expertise to help the manufacturing division reliably and compliantly supply quality vaccine products. It involves supporting automation systems throughout their equipment lifecycle, from initial qualification through retirement, and helping improve manufacturing performance and reduce costs. The position works with functional counterparts and business stakeholders, supports continuous improvement, and maintains compliance with cGMP requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant industry experience, or 4 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong technical writing capabilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, external customers, and vendors.
  • Ability to provide on-call support for off-shifts and weekends as part of a rotation.

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.
  • Ability to speak knowledgeably about automation, process, and cGMP details of manufacturing operations during audits and inspections.
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing process experience.
  • Knowledge of equipment and process validation.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot challenging equipment and automation issues and develop improvements to 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 identify and resolve technical issues proactively.
  • Implement and maintain SOPs and technical documentation, including Change Management, System Problem Management, and System Performance Monitoring.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in Automation, including problem solving, standardization, cycle-time reduction, and Lean process principles.
  • Provide on-call support for off-shifts and weekends as part of a team rotation.
  • Support process automation inquiries during internal and external audits and inspections.

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.
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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