Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Digital GMP

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Specialist Manufacturing Automation Engineer for the Barrier Operations Formulation and Filling facility in West Point, PA.

You will manage manufacturing automation systems and support utilities, ensuring cGMP compliance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The role requires expertise in DCS/PLC systems and IT/automation integration, leadership in a matrix organization, and strong technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, CS or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing automation role in a regulated industry.
• Ability to lead in a matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and how to translate to automation/digital solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, OPC, Siemens Step7, Modbus/Fieldbus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Maintain automation systems in cGMP compliance throughout equipment lifecycle.
• Provide automation SME support within production teams.
• Support peers with automation expertise to ensure team success.
• Review automation docs, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for GMP and safety.
• Develop and support corrective actions for investigations related to automation/IT systems.
• Ensure efficient operation of automated processing and IT systems.
• Participate in audits and training programs.
• Provide on-floor support for manufacturing activities.
• Generate and implement change controls to meet facility needs.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Allen-Bradley PLC

OPC

Siemens Step7

Modbus/Fieldbus

SDLC

Technical writing

Project management

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, CS or related field

Tools

Virtual Machines

Networking

Database management

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Specialist Manufacturing Automation Engineer for the Barrier Operations Formulation and Filling facility in West Point, PA.

You will manage manufacturing automation systems and support utilities, ensuring cGMP compliance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The role requires expertise in DCS/PLC systems and IT/automation integration, leadership in a matrix organization, and strong technical writing and communication skills.