Manufacturing Automation Specialist

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Ballydine; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare industry is seeking a Specialist in Manufacturing Automation to enhance operations and support critical capital projects. You will lead key automation initiatives and collaborate with vendors and IT teams while contributing to a culture of innovation and diversity. Join us to help navigate the future of manufacturing automation. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• In-depth technical knowledge of DCS, PLC, BMS, SCADA systems, and data historian/reporting systems.
• Proven experience in Computer System Validation and control system integration.
• Strong project execution and contractor/vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation Projects to deliver exceptional automation systems.
• Support Operations by diagnosing faults and managing remediation activities.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance with regulatory demands and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Skills

Applied Engineering

Automation

Problem Management

Quality Assurance (QA)

Digital Manufacturing

Capital Projects

Fault Analysis

Control Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation Process Control, Computer Science, or Software Engineering

Job description

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Specialist, Manufacturing Automation.

Are you an innovative and driven automation engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We have an incredible opening for a Specialist in Manufacturing Automation, reporting directly to the Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead. As part of our dynamic DMO team, you’ll play a pivotal role in the transformation of our Manufacturing Automation systems amidst the significant growth and expansion we’ve experienced at our site. With new initiatives on the horizon, we need your expertise to help us navigate the future!

In this role, you won’t just be supporting automation projects; you’ll be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance our operations and support critical capital projects. Collaborating closely with Automation and IT teams, as well as our valued vendors and partners, you’ll ensure that our automation systems are delivered on time and within budget.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Lead Automation Projects:As our Automation Engineer, you’ll coordinate with other resources and partners to deliver exceptional automation systems that meet our site’s future needs.
• Support Operations:Provide day-to-day operational support by diagnosing faults and managing remediation activities—keeping our systems running smoothly.
• Enhance Department Activities:Engage in vital tasks such as user access management, preventive maintenance, and periodic reviews of PLC systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop Essential Documentation:Create SDLC deliverables that comply with our company’s high standards, including requirements specifications, functional and design specifications, test scripts, and more.
• Collaborate with Vendors:Work hand-in-hand with automation equipment vendors to ensure all project deliverables meet stringent requirements.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance:Partner with Quality Assurance and Computer System Validation teams to meet regulatory demands and uphold our commitment to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Manage PLC Technologies:Implement, update, and support various PLC technologies and infrastructure across the site, including Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, as well as Building Management and Utilities Management Systems.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Automation Process Control, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• In-depth technical knowledge of DCS, PLC, BMS, SCADA systems, and data historian/reporting systems.
• Proven experience in Computer System Validation and control system integration.
• Familiarity with facility commissioning and startup activities within a GMP environment.
• Strong project execution and contractor/vendor management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability complemented by outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A solid understanding of pharmaceutical drug substance and drug product production.

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Audit Management, Automation, Buildings Management, Business Process Improvements, Capital Projects, Communication, Computer Science, Control Systems Integration, Data Management, Digital Manufacturing, Fault Analysis, Fault Classification, Fault Diagnosis, GMP Compliance, Industrial Automation, Operations Support, Problem Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/7/2025

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Requisition ID:R353076