Lead Metrology Engineer for Greenfield Biologics Calibration

Merck & Co.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Wilmington, DE, seeks a Senior Metrology Engineer to lead calibration, instrumentation, and metrology programs for a greenfield biologics facility.

You will own lifecycle management of critical instrumentation and establish the site calibration program from the ground up, partnering with Process Development, Manufacturing, Utilities, Automation, and Quality. Responsibilities include developing data-driven calibration procedures, governing instrumentation standards, and supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years in metrology or instrumentation engineering in pharma or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with greenfield projects, commissioning, startup and operational readiness.
• Ability to develop calibration programs and vendor management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide metrology leadership during design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operation.
• Develop site-wide calibration program for greenfield facility aligned with standards.
• Own instrumentation and calibration systems for manufacturing and utilities.
• Maintain instrument datasheets, specs, and standards.
• Support process development with measurement tolerances and monitoring strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting of instrumentation failures and calibration investigations.
• Maintain engineering docs including specifications and loop drawings.

Skills

Metrology leadership

Instrumentation engineering

Process instrumentation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Building Management Systems

Calibration management platforms

Job description

Merck & Co. in Wilmington, DE, seeks a Senior Metrology Engineer to lead calibration, instrumentation, and metrology programs for a greenfield biologics facility.

You will own lifecycle management of critical instrumentation and establish the site calibration program from the ground up, partnering with Process Development, Manufacturing, Utilities, Automation, and Quality. Responsibilities include developing data-driven calibration procedures, governing instrumentation standards, and supporting