Senior Specialist, Engineering - Oral Solid Dose Packaging
Merck
September 02, 2026
On-site
Wilson, NC
Operations
Position Overview
- Provide technical support for Manufacturing Division–Wilson packaging lines (bottle/blister/oral solid dose filling and packaging) and medical device lines (autoinjector assembly and packaging/combination kit packaging).
- Provide technical input on purchasing, installing, and qualifying new packaging/device assembly equipment; support/troubleshoot equipment performance.
- Lead/participate in technical projects: plan, design, implement packaging and medical device equipment/process work; serve as technical subject matter expert for assigned lines.
Primary Activities (selected)
- Scale-up and technology transfer from pilot to production (equipment design/qualification, demonstration, performance qualification, process validation).
- Manage capital/expense projects for installation, qualification, and modifications/optimizations.
- Lead root cause analyses for equipment-related or complex quality events.
- Author process change controls and implement equipment/process changes.
- Support quality/regulatory activities (inspections; technical documents for NDA/FDA observation; environmental process issues).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industry Technology.
Required Qualifications/Skills
- 5+ years relevant industrial experience; Bottle/oral solid dosage packaging experience; GMP pharmaceutical environment experience.
- Leadership/teamwork, strong analytical ability, excellent oral/written communication.
- Ability to work under limited supervision; mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- Autoinjector assembly/packaging experience; project management; equipment qualification; Lean Six Sigma.
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate/sick days).
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Apply by the posting’s stated deadline (job posting effective until 11:59:59 PM the day before 08/24/2026).
- Provide technical support for Manufacturing Division–Wilson packaging lines (bottle/blister/oral solid dose filling and packaging) and medical device lines (autoinjector assembly and packaging/combination kit packaging).
- Provide technical input on purchasing, installing, and qualifying new packaging/device assembly equipment; support/troubleshoot equipment performance.
- Lead/participate in technical projects: plan, design, implement packaging and medical device equipment/process work; serve as technical subject matter expert for assigned lines.
Primary Activities (selected)
- Scale-up and technology transfer from pilot to production (equipment design/qualification, demonstration, performance qualification, process validation).
- Manage capital/expense projects for installation, qualification, and modifications/optimizations.
- Lead root cause analyses for equipment-related or complex quality events.
- Author process change controls and implement equipment/process changes.
- Support quality/regulatory activities (inspections; technical documents for NDA/FDA observation; environmental process issues).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industry Technology.
Required Qualifications/Skills
- 5+ years relevant industrial experience; Bottle/oral solid dosage packaging experience; GMP pharmaceutical environment experience.
- Leadership/teamwork, strong analytical ability, excellent oral/written communication.
- Ability to work under limited supervision; mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- Autoinjector assembly/packaging experience; project management; equipment qualification; Lean Six Sigma.
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate/sick days).
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Apply by the posting’s stated deadline (job posting effective until 11:59:59 PM the day before 08/24/2026).