Senior Specialist, Engineering (Onsite)
Merck
August 13, 2026
On-site
Rahway, NJ
Operations
Senior Specialist, Technical Operations Engineer (On-site, Rahway, NJ; 1st shift; occasional 2nd shift/weekend coverage as needed)
Responsibilities:
- Support routine operations by timely troubleshooting and resolution of production equipment issues.
- Establish new processes and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce cycle time, errors, and costs.
- Collaborate with Production, New Product Introduction, Facilities, Equipment, Automation, and Quality to ensure compliant, right-first-time execution and timely delivery of business goals.
Education:
- BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering field; minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Required:
- SME in sterile processing equipment (automated filling lines, lyophilizers, autoclaves, part washers, isolators, etc.).
- Automation systems knowledge (PLC, DCS, MES).
- Drug product aseptic processing knowledge.
- Experience with quality deviation investigations and change management.
- Familiarity with US and EU GMP and safety compliance regulations.
- Ability to prepare SOPs and current GxP documents.
- Technical troubleshooting/critical thinking; independent problem-solving.
- Project management across cross-functional initiatives (scope, timelines, risks, stakeholders).
- Training others; improve processes.
- Familiarity with unit operations (mixing, filtration, temperature control, etc.).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Strong communication and organizational skills; desire to learn, contribute, and lead.
Preferred:
- Technical mentorship experience.
- Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation experience.
- ISA88/ISA95 knowledge.
- Investigational drug regulatory requirements; Clinical Supply Chain Operations.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Benefits/Comp:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if internal). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Responsibilities:
- Support routine operations by timely troubleshooting and resolution of production equipment issues.
- Establish new processes and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce cycle time, errors, and costs.
- Collaborate with Production, New Product Introduction, Facilities, Equipment, Automation, and Quality to ensure compliant, right-first-time execution and timely delivery of business goals.
Education:
- BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering field; minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Required:
- SME in sterile processing equipment (automated filling lines, lyophilizers, autoclaves, part washers, isolators, etc.).
- Automation systems knowledge (PLC, DCS, MES).
- Drug product aseptic processing knowledge.
- Experience with quality deviation investigations and change management.
- Familiarity with US and EU GMP and safety compliance regulations.
- Ability to prepare SOPs and current GxP documents.
- Technical troubleshooting/critical thinking; independent problem-solving.
- Project management across cross-functional initiatives (scope, timelines, risks, stakeholders).
- Training others; improve processes.
- Familiarity with unit operations (mixing, filtration, temperature control, etc.).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Strong communication and organizational skills; desire to learn, contribute, and lead.
Preferred:
- Technical mentorship experience.
- Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation experience.
- ISA88/ISA95 knowledge.
- Investigational drug regulatory requirements; Clinical Supply Chain Operations.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Benefits/Comp:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if internal). Application deadline is stated on the posting.