Specialist, Engineering

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 87.000 - 137.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck in West Point, PA seeks a Specialist, Engineering to support live virus vaccine production and deviation management. The role centers on investigations, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions on the manufacturing floor.

The position requires collaboration across operations, QA and engineering to ensure GMP compliance and process improvements. Occasional off-shift coverage may be required, with a focus on safety, quality and timely resolution of deviations, driving actions

Qualifikationen

• BS in Engineering or Sciences required.
• 1 year GMP manufacturing or related technical support experience required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience authoring investigations preferred.

Aufgaben

• Leads manufacturing investigations and process improvement projects.
• Examines issues from safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process and personnel perspectives to identify root causes.
• Ensures standardized work and engineering tools are consistently applied.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing floor for problems and issues.
• Designs experimental protocols using lab facilities or production equipment.
• Authors and updates technical documents for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, change control and validation.

Kenntnisse

Deviation Investigations

Deviation Management

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvements

Engineering Principles

GMP Documentation

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Ausbildung

BS in Engineering or Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

The Specialist, Engineering, will be responsible for support of production of live virus vaccines within bulk vaccine production and/or final formulation and filling operations. This engineer will be a member of the Technical Services Deviation Management team in the Live Virus Vaccine Manufacturing End-to-End at the West Point site. The primary responsibility of the individual will be investigation initiation and closure associated with manufacturing deviations and development of actions in response to these deviations. Support will be focused on the Deviation Management process including operations support, equipment troubleshooting, implementation of process/ equipment actions, and other related duties. This position will require development of technical expertise of corresponding IPT operations. Limited off-shift or weekend coverage may be required based on business unit needs and specific assignments.

Responsibilities Include

• Leads and/or works as a team member on manufacturing investigations and/or process improvement projects.
• Demonstrates the ability to examine issues from multiple perspectives, including safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and personnel considerations, in order to accurately identify and resolve root causes.
• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing shop floor for problems and issues.
• Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.

Education Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Sciences.

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum one (1) year post-bachelor’s degree experience in a GMP (good manufacturing practices) manufacturing and/or technical support of GMP manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated ability to drive results
• Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving skillset

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Vaccine manufacturing
• Sterile processing
• Experience authoring investigations

Required Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Data Analysis, Deviation Investigations, Deviation Management, Deviation Reporting, Engineering Document Management, Engineering Management, Engineering Principle, Engineering Specifications, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analytics, Personal Initiative, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Teamwork, Technical Knowledge {+ 6 more}

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A