Assoc. Dir., Engineering
Merck
September 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Rahway, NJ
Operations
Role: Associate Director of Automation at GWES Rahway Operations, focusing on utility and energy management. Objectives include ensuring the reliability and efficiency of site industrial control systems, leading Building Automation and Utilities Control System teams, and advancing digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities encompass overseeing BMS/BAS operations, developing data-driven tools and dashboards, reducing alarm fatigue, and implementing process improvements through data visualization and analysis. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field; minimum 7 years of experience in control systems, automation, or data analysis; proficiency with BMS/BAS systems, Historian, OPC, and Smart Devices; demonstrated project leadership and team development skills. Preferred skills include experience with Schneider EcoStruxure EBO, ABB DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Python, SQL, and SCADA systems. High-value: biopharma site utilities and facility automation, digital strategy development, data analytics, and controlling complex control systems. Work setup: on-site with no travel requirements.