Sr. Specialist, Engineering

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Specialist of Automation to serve as the BAS/HVAC technical authority for West Point and the surrounding Southeast PA sites. The role leads capital projects, maintains validated BAS systems, and ensures GMP compliance while guiding engineers and technicians.

The successful candidate will manage change controls, SDLC workflows, and audits, delivering reliable performance, energy optimization, and lifecycle management for critical facilities systems.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years working with facilities systems.
• Three years of experience with Siemens BAS systems.
• Experience with ASME/ASHRAE building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and IT.
• Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
• Lead investigations and resolution of BAS/HVAC issues.
• Manage automation and facility project upgrades from scope to commissioning.
• Serve as project manager and capital team lead for facility projects.

Skills

Automation

Capital Project Mgmt

Change Management

Data Integrity

Regulatory Compliance

SDLC

Education

BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Insight

Siemens Desigo

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Specialist of Automation serves as the BAS/HVAC technical authority for West Point, GWES Southeast Pennsylvania. The senior specialist is responsible for automation system performance, compliance, reliability, energy optimization, and lifecycle management. The position provides technical leadership to specialists and technicians while leading capital projects, managing change controls, supporting audits, and maintaining BAS systems in a state of GMP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division, and IT.
• Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
• Lead investigations and resolution of systemic BAS/HVAC issues.
• Manage automation and facility system upgrade projects from scope development through commissioning and qualification.
• Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.

Technical

• Perform BAS programming, code changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain BAS/HVAC Master Plans and obsolescence strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Define system requirements, specifications, sequences of operation, and data integrity requirements.
• Support lifecycle cost analysis, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight for new construction and renovation projects.

Compliance

• Maintain BAS systems in a validated and inspection-ready state.
• Manage change controls, including SDLC documentation and approval workflows.
• Act as BAS/HVAC subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
• Ensure system documentation, SOPs, training curricula, and compliance records remain current.
• Support GMP and GLP business areas while maintaining regulatory compliance.

A successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate:

• Advanced BAS/HVAC engineering expertise
• Automation programming and troubleshooting skills
• GxP compliance and validation knowledge
• Change management and SDLC experience
• Capital project management
• Root cause analysis and reliability engineering
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Energy management and operational optimization

Functions as a recognized technical expert.

• Leads projects and initiatives with significant business impact.
• Provides technical guidance to others.
• Owns strategy and lifecycle management for critical systems.
• Operates with a high degree of independence.
• Represents the organization during regulatory inspections.

This role places substantially greater emphasis on:

• Regulatory compliance
• Quality interactions
• Capital project leadership
• Strategic planning
• Technical mentorship
• Automation system ownership and administration

Education:

• BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering.

Requirements:-

• Minimum 5 years' experience in BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenance
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in working with facilities systems
• Three years of experience and proficiency working with Siemens BAS systems.
• Experience in performing engineering calculations
• Experience in ASME, ASHRAE and building codes

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of experience with union labor
• Siemens Insight and Desigo experience.
• PE and/or PMP certifications/license
• Three years of experience in performing HVAC calculations

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Corrective Action Management, Cost Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Deviation Management, Engineering Calculations, Equipment Qualification, Facility Management, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Maintenance Supervision, New Construction, Occupational Safety and Health, Regulatory Audits, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Inspections, Scope Development, Sterile Manufacturing, Team Leadership {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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 .

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:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/28/2026

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Requisition ID:

R410768