Associate Director, Global Mechanical Utilities Engineering

Merck & Co.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k)

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer to lead mechanical utility design for global capital projects spanning sterile, bulk biologics, and laboratory facilities.

The role requires deep expertise in steam, condensate, heating hot water, chilled water, nitrogen, process gases, and piping systems, with regulatory and quality awareness. Travel ~25%, hybrid work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Ten or more years of experience in mechanical utility systems engineering.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical utility design efforts across global projects.
• Provide SME guidance during front-end planning and detail design.
• Develop engineering design standards and governance.
• Support startup, commissioning, and qualification activities for mechanical utility systems.

Skills

Mechanical utility design

Piping systems

Autodesk AutoCAD

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer to lead mechanical utility design for global capital projects spanning sterile, bulk biologics, and laboratory facilities.

The role requires deep expertise in steam, condensate, heating hot water, chilled water, nitrogen, process gases, and piping systems, with regulatory and quality awareness. Travel ~25%, hybrid work across multiple sites.