Director, Packaging Equipment Technology & Engineering

Merck & Co.; Wilson (NC); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Packaging Equipment Lead to provide technical leadership for packaging and device assembly equipment across the network.

The role focuses on developing and executing packaging equipment design, process control, and cross-site standardization, with emphasis on problem solving and project management. You will leverage mechanical/electrical knowledge, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and qualification strategies to support lifecycle activities, serialization collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in pharma/biotech/medical device with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing equipment standards across multiple sites.
• Strong background in device/packaging equipment and process.
• GMP and quality systems knowledge including validation and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support complex packaging and MDCP equipment projects across new product introductions and changes.
• Manage global and site-specific capital and equipment projects including equipment transfers.
• Act as packaging and assembly equipment SME, providing troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Apply packaging science concepts (mechanical/electrical, automation, qualification, Lean, Six Sigma) to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Serialization CoE to implement and monitor serialization strategies.
• Establish and maintain packaging equipment standards across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging equipment

GMP

Process qualification

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

Packaging/Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Packaging Equipment Lead to provide technical leadership for packaging and device assembly equipment across the network.

The role focuses on developing and executing packaging equipment design, process control, and cross-site standardization, with emphasis on problem solving and project management. You will leverage mechanical/electrical knowledge, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and qualification strategies to support lifecycle activities, serialization collaboration, and