Senior. Specialist, Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

Our Company Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our Company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our Company’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Our Company's Manufacturing Division, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Minimum Education Required:

• B.S degree in engineering, computer science /electrical / chemical / mechanical, or equivalent work experience; a minimum of 6 - 8 yrs experience in process automation or equivalent.

Primary Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Lead alarm management initiative for the West Point site, responsibilities include: updating project plan as necessary; developing a detailed project schedule to execute tasks outlined in the project plan; managing contract resources supporting project execution; providing direction to the contract resources for execution of project tasks; providing weekly/monthly project status updates to leadership; supporting development, approval, execution and close-out of project deliverables.
• Lead installation of new automated equipment within BBM operations.
• Motivate staff in a manner that fosters an integrated team environment.
• Understand and support all GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Responsible for insuring all project documentation is in an inspection ready state.
• Support process automation inquiries during internal and external audits/inspections and be able to speak knowledgeably about automation processes within scope of responsibility.
• Evaluate automated systems and develop strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade.
• Identify and implement process/equipment improvements and manufacturing efficiencies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Candidate must possess a strong knowledge of business impacts and prioritization of technical initiatives and must demonstrate excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills including ability to work in a team environment.
• Candidate must be knowledgeable and have experience with system life-cycle documentation, cGMP’s, safety guidelines, engineering standards, project management, and regulatory issues.
• Candidate must posses excellent writing skills.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems with a minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience.
• Experience with the following types of automation is preferred: Rockwell A-B PLC's or equivalent, DeltaV DCS or equivalent. Knowledge of alarm management principles as they relate to International Society of Automation standard 18-2 preferred. GMP experience preferred. Process Automation Experience in a GMP environment with operating/programming exposure to Delta V and , WonderWare, Allen Bradly and Siemens PLCs or equivalent preferred.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for ...

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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If you have been offered a separation benefits package but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Requisition ID:R48006