Process Automation Engineer — Hybrid (Pharma Manufacturing)

MSD

Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County)

Hybrid

USD 87,000 - 137,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

MSD in USA - Pennsylvania - West Point is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist) to support manufacturing automation for global vaccine production. You will troubleshoot, design and implement automation strategies, ensuring cGMP compliance and alignment with Six Sigma and Lean initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong technical writing and communication skills, and maintaining automation systems across full lifecycle from qualification to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor-level engineering/CS degree or equivalent with manufacturing automation experience.
  • Strong technical writing capabilities and communication skills.
  • Experience interfacing with colleagues, customers, and vendors in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot equipment/automation issues and improve manufacturing performance.
  • Maintain automation systems in cGMP compliance across lifecycle of equipment.
  • Design and implement automation strategies to improve processes and reduce costs.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders to proactively resolve technical issues.
  • Implement, maintain and ensure SOPs and documentation (Change Management, System Problem Management, System Performance Monitoring).
  • Support continuous improvement using Six Sigma tools within Automation.

Skills

Automation
Automation Engineering
Automation Solutions
Automation Systems
Automation Technology
Continuous Improvement
Data Management
Design Automation
Emerson DeltaV
Manufacturing Automation
Pharmaceutical Process Development
Problem Management
Process Automation
Process Improvements
PLC
Quality Management
Regulatory Requirements
RSLogix 5000
SDLC
Technical Writing

Education

BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

DeltaV DCS
PLC
SCADA
HMI
CSV

Job description

MSD in USA - Pennsylvania - West Point is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist) to support manufacturing automation for global vaccine production. You will troubleshoot, design and implement automation strategies, ensuring cGMP compliance and alignment with Six Sigma and Lean initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong technical writing and communication skills, and maintaining automation systems across full lifecycle from qualification to

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