Automation Strategy & Projects Lead

MSD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation to provide technical leadership and automation support for capital projects and operations at the Dallas facility.

You will help startup, commissioning, qualification, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation and mechanical systems. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead PLC/HMI programming, drive system reliability, coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, information technology, or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in process automation, manufacturing automation, controls engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing, modifying, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC- and HMI-based control systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develops automation strategies to improve system reliability, quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Configures and commissions PLC and HMI code; supports on-floor operations and diagnostics.
• Leads capital projects; coordinates cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Prepares URS/FRS/DDS; supports commissioning, qualification, audits, and training activities.

Skills

Automation

Automation Technology

Capital Project Management

Control Systems Engineering

HMI Programming

Manufacturing Operations

Operations Support

PLC Programming

Technical Leadership

Technical Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Industrial networks

Variable-frequency drives

Data acquisition systems

System administration

Automation-system integration

Job description

Merck & Co. in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation to provide technical leadership and automation support for capital projects and operations at the Dallas facility.

You will help startup, commissioning, qualification, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation and mechanical systems. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead PLC/HMI programming, drive system reliability, coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage contractor