Clinical Manufacturing Tech Ops Engineer

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Specialist, Engineering to serve as a Tech Ops Engineer supporting FLEx Non-Sterile clinical manufacturing operations. You will own equipment trains, ensure readiness, and provide on-floor technical support to enable safe, reliable delivery of clinical supplies.

This role partners with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Automation and Facilities to troubleshoot, lead investigations, manage change execution, and drive continuous improvement in GMP-compliant manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments with strong technical support.
• Familiarity with GMP and change control processes.
• Ability to lead investigations and CAPA actions.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more manufacturing equipment trains or technical capability areas within FLEx Non-Sterile operations.
• Maintain equipment readiness through preventive action tracking, alarms, performance reviews, and training support.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for equipment operation, setup, changeover, cleaning, assembly and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Automation, Facilities, vendors and SMEs to resolve equipment and system issues.
• Support equipment changes, automation or mechanical improvements, and change control activities.
• Develop and maintain equipment knowledge, standard work, and lessons learned; share knowledge through coaching and training.

Skills

Equipment ownership

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Merck is seeking a Specialist, Engineering to serve as a Tech Ops Engineer supporting FLEx Non-Sterile clinical manufacturing operations. You will own equipment trains, ensure readiness, and provide on-floor technical support to enable safe, reliable delivery of clinical supplies.

This role partners with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Automation and Facilities to troubleshoot, lead investigations, manage change execution, and drive continuous improvement in GMP-compliant manufacturing