Pharma Equipment Engineer – 2nd Shift, GMP

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an on-site engineer to support the Formulation, Laboratory & Experimentation center (FLEx) for non-sterile operations.

The role covers equipment and facility maintenance, validation support from commissioning through decommissioning, and collaboration with GES, Facilities Management, OEMs and vendors to ensure GMP and safety compliance during second shift, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong familiarity with Quality, cGMP, Safety & Environmental Policies.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Ability to adapt across Quality and Facility areas to support the business.
• Effective organizational skills and communication; strong technical writing.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility, utilities, and manufacturing equipment in GMP and safety compliance.
• Support equipment validation from commissioning through decommissioning.
• Manage changes, periodic reviews, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Issue Quality Notifications; maintain GMP documentation.
• Support clinical operations; manage purchase orders and capital requests.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide SME regulatory support as needed; liaison with GMP vendors.

Skills

Quality & cGMP

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Communication

Technical writing

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

eVal/Kneat

ProCal CCMS

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an on-site engineer to support the Formulation, Laboratory & Experimentation center (FLEx) for non-sterile operations.

The role covers equipment and facility maintenance, validation support from commissioning through decommissioning, and collaboration with GES, Facilities Management, OEMs and vendors to ensure GMP and safety compliance during second shift, Monday through Friday.