Senior Biologics Pilot Plant Automation Lead (GMP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision and other insurance for you and

Family

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Pilot Plant Automation Engineer to join the Biologics Pilot Plant Automation Engineering Group.

You will lead automation activities supporting pilot-scale GMP manufacturing for bulk biologics and vaccines, providing technical leadership for automation systems and driving continual improvement. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years in automation, with hands-on Ignition/DeltaV experience and GMP manufacturing expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in automation engineering.
• Hands-on automation experience with Ignition and/or DeltaV platforms.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical/vaccine industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ongoing support for facility automation systems.
• Serve as the automation subject matter expert for GMP clinical manufacturing campaigns.
• Lead or execute the integration, commissioning, qualification, and startup of new equipment and automation projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve GMP documentation (Change controls, Test protocols, SDLC docs, SOPs, Safety assessments, Deviations and CAPAs).
• Lead maintenance, lifecycle management, and upgrade initiatives for automation systems.
• Evaluate and implement new automation technologies to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Cross-train across multiple technologies, systems, and processes.

Skills

Adaptability

Automation

Data Analysis

Detail-oriented

Deviation Management

Device Integration

Equipment Implementation

Equipment Qualification

GMP

Pilot Plant Operations

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Process Optimization

Strategic Thinking

Technical Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Ignition

DeltaV

MES

Jira

Confluence

Windows administration

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Pilot Plant Automation Engineer to join the Biologics Pilot Plant Automation Engineering Group.

You will lead automation activities supporting pilot-scale GMP manufacturing for bulk biologics and vaccines, providing technical leadership for automation systems and driving continual improvement. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years in automation, with hands-on Ignition/DeltaV experience and GMP manufacturing expertise.