Senior Scientist, Drug-Device Delivery Platforms

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a highly skilled engineer to lead design, mechanical testing, and method development for drug delivery device platforms.

You will work with advanced analytical instruments and develop test methods to understand material and functional properties, contributing to product design improvements. The role demands strong collaboration across teams, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, and rigorous documentation practices.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS with 4+ years or BS with 6+ years in design, engineering and mechanical testing/test method development.
• Strong mechanical testing and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently.
• Experience training junior staff on instrumentation operation and data analysis and statistics.
• Deep understanding of test method development and qualification/validation techniques.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Statistics

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Instrumentation operation

Prototyping

Good Documentation Practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Instron

XRCT

Vision Systems (Keyence/Cognex)

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a highly skilled engineer to lead design, mechanical testing, and method development for drug delivery device platforms.

You will work with advanced analytical instruments and develop test methods to understand material and functional properties, contributing to product design improvements. The role demands strong collaboration across teams, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, and rigorous documentation practices.