Specialist Manufacturing Automation

MSD; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in USA - Pennsylvania - West Point is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist) to support manufacturing automation for global vaccine production. You will troubleshoot, design and implement automation strategies, ensuring cGMP compliance and alignment with Six Sigma and Lean initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong technical writing and communication skills, and maintaining automation systems across full lifecycle from qualification to

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering/CS degree or equivalent with manufacturing automation experience.
• Strong technical writing capabilities and communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with colleagues, customers, and vendors in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment/automation issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Maintain automation systems in cGMP compliance across lifecycle of equipment.
• Design and implement automation strategies to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to proactively resolve technical issues.
• Implement, maintain and ensure SOPs and documentation (Change Management, System Problem Management, System Performance Monitoring).
• Support continuous improvement using Six Sigma tools within Automation.

Skills

Automation

Automation Engineering

Automation Solutions

Automation Systems

Automation Technology

Continuous Improvement

Data Management

Design Automation

Emerson DeltaV

Manufacturing Automation

Pharmaceutical Process Development

Problem Management

Process Automation

Process Improvements

PLC

Quality Management

Regulatory Requirements

RSLogix 5000

SDLC

Technical Writing

Education

BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

DeltaV DCS

PLC

SCADA

HMI

CSV

Job description

Job Description

Process Automation Engineer (Specialist, Manufacturing Automation)

Our company is seeking a dedicated and skilled Process Automation Engineer to join our Digital Manufacturing Operations team at the West Point site. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues while developing and expanding your career. This role will provide automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot challenging equipment/automation issues and innovate to improve manufacturing performance.
• Maintain the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs through the life cycle of the equipment (initial qualification through retirement).
• Design and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Implement, maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs and technical documentation e.g. Change Management, System Problem Management, System Performance Monitoring.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement leveraging Six Sigma tools within Automation on initiatives such as problem solving, standardization, reduced cycle time, Lean process principles.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience OR 4 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience with a High School Diploma.
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical and operational expertise in the following disciplines: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, CSV.
• Knowledgeable of S88 Batch Standard.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory GxP requirements.
• Experience supporting process automation inquiries during internal and external audits/inspections.
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and process validation.

Required Skills:

Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Solutions, Automation Systems, Automation Technology, Continuous Improvement, Data Management, Design Automation, Emerson DeltaV, Manufacturing Automation, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Problem Management, Process Automation, Process Improvements, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, RSLogix 5000, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technical Writing

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:

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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.

The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

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

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$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:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

11/5/2026

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