Senior Biologics Pilot Plant Automation Leader

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist, Pilot Plant Automation Engineer to join the Biologics Pilot Plant Automation Engineering Group. Lead automation activities for pilot-scale GMP manufacturing of bulk biologics, vaccines, and therapeutic proteins used in clinical development.

The role provides technical leadership for automation systems, supports clinical manufacturing, and drives implementation and qualification of automation solutions within the pilot plant.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of automation engineering.
Experience supporting GMP clinical manufacturing campaigns in biopharma.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and ongoing support for facility automation systems.
Lead integration, qualification, and startup of new automation projects.
Author and review GMP documentation including change controls and SOPs.
Drive maintenance, lifecycle management, and upgrades of automation systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
Cross-train across multiple technologies and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Automation

GMP

Pilot Plant Ops

Process Hazard Analysis

Cross-functional Leadership

Technical Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Ignition

DeltaV

Jira

Confluence

MES

Job description

The role provides technical leadership for automation systems, supports clinical manufacturing, and drives implementation and qualification of automation solutions within the pilot plant.

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