Senior Automation Engineer - HVAC & Energy Efficiency

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist of Automation to act as the BAS/HVAC technical authority in West Point, PA. You will lead capital projects, manage change controls, support audits, and maintain BAS systems in GMP compliance.

Your role requires advanced BAS/HVAC expertise, automation skills, and strong leadership to drive energy optimization and lifecycle management across multiple facilities. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance and collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years' BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years with facilities systems; strong regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing and IT.
• Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
• Manage automation and facility system upgrades from scope to commissioning.
• Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.
• Perform BAS programming, code changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Skills

Adaptability

Automation

Capital Project Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Data Integrity

Engineering Calculations

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Audits

Team Leadership

Occupational Safety and Health

Sterile Manufacturing

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Education

BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens BAS systems

Siemens Insight

Siemens Desigo

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist of Automation to act as the BAS/HVAC technical authority in West Point, PA. You will lead capital projects, manage change controls, support audits, and maintain BAS systems in GMP compliance.

Your role requires advanced BAS/HVAC expertise, automation skills, and strong leadership to drive energy optimization and lifecycle management across multiple facilities. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance and collaboration with diverse teams.