Automation Specialist (Associate) – Hybrid Pharma

MSD

Pennsylvania

Hybrid

USD 72,000 - 113,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in West Point, PA is seeking an Associate Specialist in Engineering Automation to support manufacturing automation in barrier formulation and filling operations.

The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining GMP-compliant systems, and supporting production teams with automation needs in a hybrid work setting. The position offers exposure to PLCs, SCADA, DCS, MES, and IT components across diverse automated processes, with emphasis on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, IT or related discipline preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of automation systems and manufacturing IT concepts essential.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot automation equipment to improve manufacturing performance.
  • Maintain automation systems in compliance with GMP.
  • Support production teams with automation requirements and technical assistance.
  • Review automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for GMP and safety compliance.
  • Develop corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
  • Participate in audits, training, change controls, and on-floor sponsorship of manufacturing activities.

Skills

PLC
SCADA
DCS
MES
IT
GMP
Automation
S88/S95
QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor’s degree in science or IT

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in West Point, PA is seeking an Associate Specialist in Engineering Automation to support manufacturing automation in barrier formulation and filling operations.

The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining GMP-compliant systems, and supporting production teams with automation needs in a hybrid work setting. The position offers exposure to PLCs, SCADA, DCS, MES, and IT components across diverse automated processes, with emphasis on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

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