Facilities & Equipment Engineer Associate (GMP Lab)

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an engineering associate specialist for the Equipment Development Facilities Engineering team. The role supports the API Development facilities, including the 800 Prep Lab and potent development labs, focusing on maintenance strategies, reliability, and compliance in a GMP environment.

The position oversees internal and 3rd party maintenance teams, aligns with process teams, and participates in audits and capital projects to enhance facility capabilities and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 1+ years of Facility Maintenance and/or Project Management experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with lab facilities and equipment.
• Experience with processes in GMP environments and ability to read P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab and utility equipment by developing and executing maintenance strategies.
• Oversee internal and 3rd party maintenance teams.
• Plan, schedule, and execute routine maintenance and annual shutdowns.
• Support audits and ensure equipment readiness for GMP work.
• Assist with capital and expense projects to improve facilities and equipment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Process Flow Diagrams familiarity

Effective communication & teamwork

Data gathering & decision making

Microsoft Office proficiency

P&ID reading

GMP environment experience

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Hexagon EAM

SAP

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an engineering associate specialist for the Equipment Development Facilities Engineering team. The role supports the API Development facilities, including the 800 Prep Lab and potent development labs, focusing on maintenance strategies, reliability, and compliance in a GMP environment.

The position oversees internal and 3rd party maintenance teams, aligns with process teams, and participates in audits and capital projects to enhance facility capabilities and