Associate Specialist, Engineering Automation

MSD; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in West Point, PA seeks an Associate Specialist Manufacturing Automation to support automation systems in Barrier Formulation and Filling Operations. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance with GMP as part of a production team.

You will review documents, implement corrective actions, participate in audits, and sponsor on-floor manufacturing activities while aligning IT/automation with business goals. Strong knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLCs and safety is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is minimum.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, IT or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting automation issues to improve manufacturing performance.
• Maintaining automation systems in GMP-compliant condition.
• Providing technical assistance to production teams for automation requirements.
• Reviewing automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for GMP and safety.
• Developing and promoting corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
• Ensuring efficient operation of automated processing and IT systems.
• Participating in audits and training programs.
• On-floor sponsorship of manufacturing activities.
• Generating and implementing change controls to meet facility needs.

Skills

Audit Management

Automation

Business Process Improvements

Change Controls

Data Management

Engineering Principle

Good Manufacturing Practices

IT

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Automation

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Manufacturing Optimization

Manufacturing Process Improvements

Operational Performance Management

Problem Management

Procedure Development

Quality Engineering

Quality Function Deployment

Quality Management

Real-Time Programming

Regulatory Inspections

Software Development Life Cycle

Sponsorships

Standard Operating Procedure

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Information Technology or other relevant discipline

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

DCS

MES

Batch Operations (S88/S95)

IT

OEM equipment

Job description

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you.

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

The Associate Specialist Manufacturing Automation will be accountable for assisting the manufacturing automation systems in the Barrier Formulation and Filling Operations at the West Point, PA site including the following:

Duties:

• Troubleshooting equipment / automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.)
• Maintaining the automation systems in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Providing assistance as a representative of an existing production team, providing technical assistance in fulfilling the automation requisites for the team.
• Reviewing automation documents, preventive maintenance, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safety.
• Developing and promoting corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
• Using technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of variety of automated processing and information technology systems.
• Participating in audits and training programs.
• Providing on-floor sponsorship of manufacturing activities.
• Generating and implementing change controls to meet the needs of the facility.

Other:

• Standard Operating Procedure development and review.
• Direct assistance of regulatory inspections and audits.
• Direct assistance of validation activities and all other associated Quality functions.
• Other duties requested by Management.

Minimum requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Information Technology or other relevant discipline.
• Skilled in PLCs, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, DCSs, Manufacturing Execution System, Batch Operations (S88/S95), IT, and OEM equipment.

Required Skills:

• Audit Management
• Automation
• Business Process Improvements
• Change Controls
• Data Management
• Engineering Principle
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Automation
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Manufacturing Optimization
• Manufacturing Process Improvements
• Operational Performance Management (PM)
• Problem Management
• Procedure Development
• Quality Engineering
• Quality Function Deployment
• Quality Management
• Real-Time Programming
• Regulatory Inspections
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Sponsorships
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Technical Support

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.

The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.

We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

The primary location for this posting is: USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $71,900.00 - $113,200.00 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.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Our company 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 we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.