Director, Facilities Reliability & Automation

Merck & Co.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 205,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) matching

Performance-based incentive

Job summary

Amneal is seeking a Director of Reliability Engineering in New Jersey to lead a multidisciplinary maintenance organization across pharmaceutical manufacturing sites, ensuring 24/7 compliant and efficient operations.

The role requires extensive experience in facilities systems, process equipment, control systems, and utilities, with strong emphasis on cGMP, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing required; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive leadership in facilities maintenance and reliability is expected.
• Experience with cGMP, FDA, OSHA and environmental requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facility Systems Leadership & Oversight – lead facilities team and ensure compliant operation.
• Engineering Opex Management – manage multi-site maintenance budget and ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Facilities & Utilities Management – oversee site facilities, utilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, water systems, electrical distribution.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence – apply Lean, Six Sigma and reliability methodologies.
• Automation, Controls & Digital System Maintenance – manage site automation, PLCs, SCADA, and BMS.
• Compliance, Quality, and Safety – ensure maintenance complies with FDA/EU/OSHA and manage audits.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities maintenance

Reliability engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Master’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

BMS

Job description

Amneal is seeking a Director of Reliability Engineering in New Jersey to lead a multidisciplinary maintenance organization across pharmaceutical manufacturing sites, ensuring 24/7 compliant and efficient operations.

The role requires extensive experience in facilities systems, process equipment, control systems, and utilities, with strong emphasis on cGMP, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.