Associate Director, Packaging Equipment Technology Engineering
Merck
August 13, 2026
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
United States
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Lead or support complex technical projects and/or equipment technology assessments in packaging and Medical Devices & Combination Products (MDCP) for new product introduction, product/source changes, and device component source changes.
- Lead or support global and site-centric capital/equipment projects (new packaging equipment purchases, transfer/relocation, device component source change assessments, and packaging site operational/launch support).
- Serve as above-site packaging/assembly equipment SME; provide troubleshooting and end-to-end line performance/technology analysis.
- Apply packaging scientific/technical concepts and techniques (mechanical/electrical knowledge, automation, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, equipment validation/qualification, Lean/Six Sigma, GMP/Safety Standards, project management, preventive/predictive maintenance, serialization, VOC, process capability, root cause analysis) to resolve technical issues.
- Partner with Serialization CoE to implement, monitor, and troubleshoot serialization strategy.
- Establish/maintain packaging equipment specification standards aligned to Same-Same component/equipment/process principles across platforms.
- Evaluate new technologies for compatibility with existing packaging lines and collaborate with site technology groups.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device industry; 3+ years in a leadership role (Maintenance, Operations, and/or Engineering).
- Track record developing/implementing equipment standards across manufacturing/packaging sites.
- Strong background in medical device, combination product, pharmaceutical packaging equipment, and operational processes.
- Broad experience from design control through product/technology transfer for new and existing packaging facilities.
- Exceptional project management.
- Proven expertise in GMP/quality systems (qualification/validation, root cause analysis, change control, deviation management, cleaning qualification).
- Quantitative decision tools for root cause analysis, risk management, and options analysis.
- Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Advanced knowledge of packaging and device assembly equipment/processes.
- Experience operating autonomously; strong coordination/communication/supervision.
- Proven ability to resolve technical issues quickly in a fast-paced environment compliantly while meeting customer needs.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
- Lead or support complex technical projects and/or equipment technology assessments in packaging and Medical Devices & Combination Products (MDCP) for new product introduction, product/source changes, and device component source changes.
- Lead or support global and site-centric capital/equipment projects (new packaging equipment purchases, transfer/relocation, device component source change assessments, and packaging site operational/launch support).
- Serve as above-site packaging/assembly equipment SME; provide troubleshooting and end-to-end line performance/technology analysis.
- Apply packaging scientific/technical concepts and techniques (mechanical/electrical knowledge, automation, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, equipment validation/qualification, Lean/Six Sigma, GMP/Safety Standards, project management, preventive/predictive maintenance, serialization, VOC, process capability, root cause analysis) to resolve technical issues.
- Partner with Serialization CoE to implement, monitor, and troubleshoot serialization strategy.
- Establish/maintain packaging equipment specification standards aligned to Same-Same component/equipment/process principles across platforms.
- Evaluate new technologies for compatibility with existing packaging lines and collaborate with site technology groups.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device industry; 3+ years in a leadership role (Maintenance, Operations, and/or Engineering).
- Track record developing/implementing equipment standards across manufacturing/packaging sites.
- Strong background in medical device, combination product, pharmaceutical packaging equipment, and operational processes.
- Broad experience from design control through product/technology transfer for new and existing packaging facilities.
- Exceptional project management.
- Proven expertise in GMP/quality systems (qualification/validation, root cause analysis, change control, deviation management, cleaning qualification).
- Quantitative decision tools for root cause analysis, risk management, and options analysis.
- Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Advanced knowledge of packaging and device assembly equipment/processes.
- Experience operating autonomously; strong coordination/communication/supervision.
- Proven ability to resolve technical issues quickly in a fast-paced environment compliantly while meeting customer needs.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is stated on the posting.