Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Our Digital Manufacturing Operations organization supporting the thriving West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist, Manufacturing Automation) to join the team.

 Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill and collaboration of individuals. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

 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.

• →Troubleshoot challenging equipment/automation issues and innovate to improve manufacturing performance
• →Maintain the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs through the life cycle of the equipment (initial qualification through retirement)
• →Design and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve processes and reduce costs
• →Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively identify and resolve technical issues
• →Implement, maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs and technical documentation e.g. Change Management, System Problem Management, System Performance Monitoring
• →Responsible for supporting a culture of continuous improvement within Automation on initiatives such as problem solving, standardization, reduced cycle time, Lean process principles

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience OR 4 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers and vendors

• Providing on-call support for off-shifts and weekends, as part of a rotation with other team members

• Technical and operational expertise in the following disciplines desired: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, CSV
• Knowledgeable of S88 Batch Standard
• Knowledgeable of regulatory GxP requirements
• Support process automation inquiries during internal and external audits/inspections, and must therefore be able to speak knowledgeably about automation, process and cGMP details of the manufacturing operations
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of equipment and process validation

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This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.