Senior Automation Specialist - Manufacturing Systems Lead

Merck; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Senior Specialist in Manufacturing Automation to provide technical leadership and support for automation projects and operations at the Dallas facility. The role spans startup, commissioning, qualification, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation and mechanical systems.

Key duties include developing automation strategies, PLC/HMI programming, system reliability, and leading cross-functional collaboration to meet project

Responsibilities

• Evaluate automation and IT systems to improve reliability, quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Develop PLC and HMI code for new equipment and support existing control systems.
• Coordinate project activities across Engineering, Operations, IT, procurement, and contractors to meet scope, schedule, cost, and compliance.
• Lead equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and transfer to operations.
• Plan and execute vendor FAT and SAT; oversee contractors to ensure delivery meets requirements.
• Analyze performance and trends to identify issues and opportunities.

Job description

Merck in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Senior Specialist in Manufacturing Automation to provide technical leadership and support for automation projects and operations at the Dallas facility. The role spans startup, commissioning, qualification, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation and mechanical systems.

Key duties include developing automation strategies, PLC/HMI programming, system reliability, and leading cross-functional collaboration to meet project