Automation Engineering Specialist - 2nd Shift, Sterile Pharma

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ) is seeking a Specialist, Automation Engineering for the 2nd shift, onsite. The role focuses on sterile clinical manufacturing automation, lifecycle management, and OT/IT systems with emphasis on data integrity and cybersecurity.

Expect on-floor troubleshooting, CAPA handling, and cross-functional collaboration within PSCS and Pharm Ops Engineering. The position supports start-up operations and capital projects, with off-shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 2+ years in process automation.
• Experience maintaining validated automation systems in GMP environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain validated automation systems compliant with cGMP and data integrity.
• Lead changes, investigations, CAPAs and support audits.
• Coordinate installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Automation

PLC/SCADA

Cybersecurity

Root cause analysis

Cross‑functional team lead

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

OPC

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ) is seeking a Specialist, Automation Engineering for the 2nd shift, onsite. The role focuses on sterile clinical manufacturing automation, lifecycle management, and OT/IT systems with emphasis on data integrity and cybersecurity.

Expect on-floor troubleshooting, CAPA handling, and cross-functional collaboration within PSCS and Pharm Ops Engineering. The position supports start-up operations and capital projects, with off-shift coverage as needed.