Specialist Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities

Merck; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Technical Specialist to provide engineering support in manufacturing operations including vaccine production and maintenance. The role involves optimizing equipment performance, overseeing maintenance practices, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing within a leading global company.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation days

Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or technical support experience.
• Knowledge of engineering standards (ASME, IEEE, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical manufacturing support in engineering.
• Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and lead small projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork/Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

B.S. Engineering or Science degree

4 Year Engineering Technology Degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Specialist is an individual contributor.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Under the supervision of a Senior Specialist or Associate Director, is responsible for providing technical manufacturing support in the field of engineering, maintenance and utilities (EMU). Provides day-to-day engineering support for assigned area which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or mechanical support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units. Assigned tasks include support and monitoring of equipment performance and maintenance, propose & develop equipment and facility improvements and troubleshoot process equipment to ensure reliable, compliant and efficient operations. Actively ensures GMP quality, safety, environmental, and operating cost goals are achieved. On occasion, may provide supervisory coverage to ensure supply of a high quality product.

DUTIES

• Works with Operations, other EM&U engineers, Technology, Maintenance Supervisors and mechanics to maximize capacity and assure efficient, reliable equipment operation in accordance with all GMP, safety and environmental regulations.

• Champions the preventive and predictive maintenance program within your area of responsibility, reviews equipment history for reliability concerns, performs root cause analysis, and identifies reliability improvement opportunities and applications for predictive maintenance technologies to reduce maintenance costs. Develops maintenance and repair strategy for bi-annual shutdowns.

• Assists/leads Operations, maintenance supervisors, mechanics, automation engineers, process engineers and Quality representatives in troubleshooting equipment problems as well as investigating manufacturing atypical events related to system failure or malfunction.

• Serves as the project engineer and manager for small projects including scope development, design support, field execution and commissioning/qualification testing.

• Identifies spare parts and stand-by equipment needed to assure maximum capacity and reliability.

• Supports maintenance scheduling and planning processes in area of responsibility.

• Supports positive safety culture and participates in HAZOP reviews and Safety inspections. Promotes open communications, inclusion and teamwork.

• Authors Standard Operating Procedures or User Manuals and assists in training development for mechanics and supervisors.

• Assists in the preparation of process studies, engineering standards, equipment utilization, and profit plan.

• Explains and enforces all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Assist in audits, regulatory inspections and training in the area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• B.S. Engineering, Science, or 4 Year Engineering Technology Degree.

• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience or technical support group or equivalent.

• Proficient in the following competencies: empowering leadership, flexibility, motivation, teamwork/collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and computer skills.

• Knowledge in the application of engineering standards (i.e. ASME, IEEE, NFPA, CFR 1910, NIST, and/or ANSI).

Preferred

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.

Previous Pharmaceutical Industry experience.

Pumping and Piping experience.

Familiarization with Industrial Utility Systems.

Packaging experience.

Experience working in a Union environment.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$85,600.00 - $134,800.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical Systems, Engineering Support, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Posting End Date:

06/25/2025

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Requisition ID:R352334