Senior Associate Director, Mechanical Utilities Engineering

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer to lead mechanical utility design for global capital projects across manufacturing, research and facilities.

The role involves guiding front-end planning, Basis of Design, and governance while ensuring compliant, efficient systems and strong vendor collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical utility systems, pharma/biotech project experience, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or applicable science.
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical utility systems engineering.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech capital projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support mechanical utility design efforts for global capital projects.
• Provide technical guidance during scoping, front-end planning, and Basis of Design.
• Support sustainability and energy savings efforts on projects.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with IPT members, vendors, and sites for design delivery.
• Develop and maintain engineering design standards and guidance.

Skills

Mechanical utilities

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Piping systems

Capital projects

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer to lead mechanical utility design for global capital projects across manufacturing, research and facilities.

The role involves guiding front-end planning, Basis of Design, and governance while ensuring compliant, efficient systems and strong vendor collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical utility systems, pharma/biotech project experience, and leadership skills.