Packaging & Assembly Engineering Associate Leader

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

Vision care

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Specialist, Engineering - Platform Assembly and Packaging Technical Leadership to join the Packaging Technical Operations team.

In this early-career role, you will work with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing challenges and support new product introductions. You will gain hands-on experience in risk management, technology transfer, and lifecycle improvement while building a foundation for a career in pharmaceutical packaging

Qualifications

• Exposure to assembly, packaging, manufacturing processes, components, or equipment through coursework, internships, co-ops, research, or work experience.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning packaging, device assembly, or manufacturing technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with an ability to interrogate the science and detect critical flaws including the ability to determine areas of potential risk.
• Interest in working across technical disciplines and contributing to products that benefit patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide packaging and assembly knowledge to ensure scientific rigor, technical problem solving and execution excellence across the packaging and combination product assembly platform portfolio.
• Support the development and execution of robust technical plans across device assembly, packaging, and/or distribution and logistics of packaged product.
• Analyze data, participate in technical reviews and explore alternative approaches to solve problems.
• Contribute to proactive risk management activities, including risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all packaging and assembly platforms meet safety, efficacy, quality, and robust supply standards.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Lifecycle Planning

Manufacturing Scale-Up

Risk Mitigation

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging, mechanical, chemical, or related field

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Specialist, Engineering - Platform Assembly and Packaging Technical Leadership to join the Packaging Technical Operations team.

In this early-career role, you will work with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing challenges and support new product introductions. You will gain hands-on experience in risk management, technology transfer, and lifecycle improvement while building a foundation for a career in pharmaceutical packaging