Associate Specialist, Engineering
Merck
September 04, 2026
On-site
Durham, NC
Operations
Associate Specialist (Technical Operations) — Continuous Improvement team (Durham, North Carolina)
Position Responsibilities:
- Implement continuous improvement projects and support equipment and investigations as required.
- Execute/improve projects that increase compliance, simplify/standardize, and/or gain efficiencies.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing for complex process/equipment problems.
- Design and conduct experimental protocols using Technical Operations lab facilities and/or full-scale production equipment.
- Author and update technical and manufacturing documents for engineering studies and change control.
- Support regulatory inspection activities.
- Provide on-the-floor support for operational and technical (process/equipment) issues.
- Complete projects to improve process performance, including CAPAs, Right-First-Time improvement/prevention of deviations, and value-capture projects (yield/efficiency, cost reduction, cycle time reduction).
- Support team safety, environmental, and compliance objectives.
- Manage project timelines to meet compliance and customer due dates; escalate delays and develop remediation plans.
- Collaborate with area Coaches, Operators/Mechanics, support groups, Quality, and Planning.
Required Experience and Skills:
- B.S. in Engineering or Sciences.
- Communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage projects/work to schedule and deadlines.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Experience in biologics, vaccine, or bulk sterile manufacturing.
- Experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools.
Required Skills:
- Adaptability; Data Analysis; Process Optimization; Troubleshooting; Engineering/Math fundamentals; Chemical Plant Operations; Field Failure Analysis; Manufacturing Scale-Up; Estimation and Planning; Engineering Standards; Site Supervision; Teamwork.
Travel: Up to 10%.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Position Responsibilities:
- Implement continuous improvement projects and support equipment and investigations as required.
- Execute/improve projects that increase compliance, simplify/standardize, and/or gain efficiencies.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing for complex process/equipment problems.
- Design and conduct experimental protocols using Technical Operations lab facilities and/or full-scale production equipment.
- Author and update technical and manufacturing documents for engineering studies and change control.
- Support regulatory inspection activities.
- Provide on-the-floor support for operational and technical (process/equipment) issues.
- Complete projects to improve process performance, including CAPAs, Right-First-Time improvement/prevention of deviations, and value-capture projects (yield/efficiency, cost reduction, cycle time reduction).
- Support team safety, environmental, and compliance objectives.
- Manage project timelines to meet compliance and customer due dates; escalate delays and develop remediation plans.
- Collaborate with area Coaches, Operators/Mechanics, support groups, Quality, and Planning.
Required Experience and Skills:
- B.S. in Engineering or Sciences.
- Communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage projects/work to schedule and deadlines.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Experience in biologics, vaccine, or bulk sterile manufacturing.
- Experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools.
Required Skills:
- Adaptability; Data Analysis; Process Optimization; Troubleshooting; Engineering/Math fundamentals; Chemical Plant Operations; Field Failure Analysis; Manufacturing Scale-Up; Estimation and Planning; Engineering Standards; Site Supervision; Teamwork.
Travel: Up to 10%.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is stated on the posting.