Process Automation Engineer - Hybrid Manufacturing Innovation

MSD

West Point (PA)

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 103,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Merck & Co. in the United States (West Point, PA) is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist, Manufacturing Automation) to support automation systems across our vaccine manufacturing operations.

You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain cGMP compliant systems, and design automation strategies to improve process performance. This role requires a BS in engineering or related field (or 4 years in lieu) and experience with DeltaV, PLC, SCADA, or HMI.

Qualifications

BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience OR 4 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience with a High School Diploma.
Strong technical writing capabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers and vendors.
Preferred: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, CSV; S88 Batch Standard; regulatory GxP requirements; experience with audits/inspections; pharma/biotech manufacturing experience; equipment and process validation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot challenging equipment/automation issues and innovate to improve manufacturing performance.
Maintain the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs through the life cycle of the equipment (initial qualification through retirement).
Design and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve processes and reduce costs.
Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
Implement, maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs and technical documentation e.g. Change Management, System Problem Management, System Performance Monitoring.
Support a culture of continuous improvement leveraging Six Sigma tools within Automation on initiatives such as problem solving, standardization, reduced cycle time, Lean process principles.