Graduate Engineer — Pharma Process Development

MSD Malaysia; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Cross-functional projects

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Ballydine, Ireland, invites applications for a Graduate Engineer Rotation within our Graduate Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience in API and OSD manufacturing, work with industry experts, and contribute to scale-up, validation, and product transfers.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional projects, and continuous improvement, with exposure to data analytics and digital tools in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 2:1 in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in digital technologies and data analytics in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to API/OSD manufacturing activities and oversee daily operations.
• Support scale-up, validation, and transfer of products across processes.
• Lead process and equipment optimization initiatives to boost yield and throughput.
• Collaborate with Process Development and Commercialisation teams on new products.
• Partner with research teams on late-stage process development projects.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics and digital tools.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Equipment knowledge

Quality systems

Data analytics

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (2:1) in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Ballydine, Ireland, invites applications for a Graduate Engineer Rotation within our Graduate Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience in API and OSD manufacturing, work with industry experts, and contribute to scale-up, validation, and product transfers.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional projects, and continuous improvement, with exposure to data analytics and digital tools in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.