Lead Pilot Plant Automation Engineer (Biologics)

Merck

North Wales (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

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Sick days

Job summary

Merck in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist, Pilot Plant Automation Engineer to lead automation activities supporting pilot-scale GMP manufacturing campaigns for biologics and vaccines. You will provide technical leadership for automation systems and drive implementation, qualification, and continuous improvement within the pilot plant environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with ignition and DeltaV platforms, strong organizational and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of automation engineering.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and ongoing support for facility automation systems.
Serve as the automation subject matter expert for GMP clinical manufacturing campaigns.
Lead and/or execute the integration, commissioning, qualification, and startup of new equipment and automation projects.
Author, review, and approve GMP documentation, including: Change controls, test protocols, SDLC documentation, SOPs, safety assessments, deviation investigations and corrective actions.
Lead maintenance, lifecycle management, and upgrade initiatives for automation systems.
Evaluate and implement new automation technologies to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a multidisciplinary project environment.
Cross-train across multiple technologies, systems, and manufacturing processes to expand technical expertise.