Senior Lab Automation Engineer - Controls & Data Integration

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Specialist in Laboratory Automation / Controls Engineering to advance automated and connected laboratories by deploying SCADA solutions and orchestration platforms such as Ignition.

You will collaborate across lab automation, digital engineering, and IT to deliver scalable automation, data pipelines, and robust digital workflows, with a focus on integration, reliability, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or closely related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and deploying production solutions using SCADA or orchestration software.
• Experience with scripting and version control, design patterns, and clean code.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy SCADA/ orchestration solutions connecting equipment, workflows, and data.
• Collaborate with IT and researchers to deliver scalable digital implementations.
• Lead cross-functional standard workstreams and guide end-users and vendors.
• Coordinate integration of instruments, automation platforms, and data systems for end-to-end workflows.

Skills

SCADA systems

Ignition

Automation Development

Software Integration

Data Analysis

Python

C#

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DeltaV

WinCC OA

PLC

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Specialist in Laboratory Automation / Controls Engineering to advance automated and connected laboratories by deploying SCADA solutions and orchestration platforms such as Ignition.

You will collaborate across lab automation, digital engineering, and IT to deliver scalable automation, data pipelines, and robust digital workflows, with a focus on integration, reliability, and maintainability.