Pharma Instrument Mechanic: Calibration & Maintenance Pro

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Instrument Mechanic to install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify industrial instrumentation and control systems, supporting safe, reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on instruments, calibration logs, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and collaboration with engineering. Requires 5+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent, strong troubleshooting, and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in instrumentation installation and repair in an industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform required job functions with minimal supervision
• Strong working knowledge of industrial instrumentation and electrical systems
• Experience in GMP/environmental compliance environments
• Effective communication with team members and other trades

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and modify instrumentation and control systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on field instruments and related equipment
• Document maintenance, calibration logs and equipment history accurately
• Follow GMP, environmental, safety standards and site procedures
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams and schematics

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical systems

GMP compliance

Troubleshooting

Team communication

CAD/blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical certification preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Loop calibrators

Signal simulators

Test instruments

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Instrument Mechanic to install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify industrial instrumentation and control systems, supporting safe, reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on instruments, calibration logs, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and collaboration with engineering. Requires 5+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent, strong troubleshooting, and ability to read drawings.