Specialist Automation Engineer for PEMI & Facility Startup

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Merck in Rahway, New Jersey, seeks a Specialist – Automation Engineer to deliver technical and project management leadership within the Enabling Facilities group. You will support the PEMI project, assist in PEMI SCADA integration, and contribute to the design, startup, and commissioning of automation systems for a new non-GMP lab area and Pilot Plant utilities.

The role requires collaboration with chemists, developers, and compliance teams, and involves contributing to GMP documentation and

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot automation and instrumentation issues, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability, safety, and operational effectiveness.
Manage system patches, firmware upgrades, backup and restore strategies, and cybersecurity hardening activities aligned with corporate IT policies.
Ensure robust data integrity and audit trails that support operational requirements.
Support capital projects involving the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, including the preparation, review, and execution of test documentation.
Provide on-call support as part of the facility operations rotation.
Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and IT teams to align automation solutions with uptime, safety, sustainability, and efficiency objectives.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including standardization, modular code libraries, alarm rationalization, and enhanced diagnostics and monitoring for utility equipment.