Senior Process Automation Engineer - Hybrid GMP Manufacturing

MSD

Pennsylvania

Hybrid

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Senior Specialist) for our West Point, PA site. This role supports the Digital Manufacturing Operations team with automation system expertise to ensure reliable, compliant vaccine manufacturing.

You will troubleshoot complex automation issues, maintain GMP-compliant systems, and drive change controls with cross-functional partners. The position requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing automation in regulated settings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum of five years in a manufacturing automation role within a regulated industry.
  • Experience with Process Control systems (DeltaV), PLCs, and IT/OT integration.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot automation issues and drive improvements to manufacturing performance.
  • Maintain automation systems in GMP-compliant lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ through retirement).
  • Provide SME support for automation within the production team.
  • Review docs, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for GMP and safety compliance.
  • Generate and implement change controls for facility needs.

Skills

Change Controls
Cross-Functional Teamwork
SDLC
Project Management
Technical Writing
Quality Systems

Education

BS in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Emerson DeltaV DCS
Allen-Bradley PLCs
OPC Servers
Modbus/Fieldbus/Profibus
Virtual Machines
Database Management
Networking

Job description

MSD is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Senior Specialist) for our West Point, PA site. This role supports the Digital Manufacturing Operations team with automation system expertise to ensure reliable, compliant vaccine manufacturing.

You will troubleshoot complex automation issues, maintain GMP-compliant systems, and drive change controls with cross-functional partners. The position requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing automation in regulated settings.

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