Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation
Merck
9 hours ago
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 3 engineers providing process automation support for a Hepatitis A vaccine manufacturing facility to enable reliable, compliant manufacturing and vaccine supply.
- Direct/prioritize process automation team workload, ensuring compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with other functions in the Integrated Process Team through ownership of automated systems and Subject Matter Expertise.
- Support shop-floor manufacturing activities.
- Design and implement process control improvements/corrective actions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues/events.
- Participate in deviation investigations.
- Administer automated control systems and sustain Permanent Inspection Readiness.
- Lead and support a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Serve as primary Subject Matter Expert and represent the automation function on the IPT leadership team; communicate daily via tier process.
- Support process automation inquiries during internal/external audits and inspections; speak knowledgeably about automation in cGMP processes and manufacturing operations.
- Continuously evaluate automated systems and develop strategies to optimize quality/stability through expansion, replacement, or upgrades.
- Support site and global digital transformation initiatives for West Point Digital Manufacturing Operations.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Required Experience and Skills
- 7+ years in process automation, IT/OT, or equivalent.
- Technical expertise: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, Computer System Validation (CSV), SDLC.
- Strong technical writing.
- Knowledge of S88 Batch Standard.
- Knowledge of regulatory GxP requirements.
- Knowledge of equipment and process validation.
- Problem solving (technical and non-technical).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience.
Required Skills
- Automation solutions; cGMP regulations; data management; pharmaceutical manufacturing; process automation; SDLC/systems development.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Requisition ID: R392900.
- Lead a team of 3 engineers providing process automation support for a Hepatitis A vaccine manufacturing facility to enable reliable, compliant manufacturing and vaccine supply.
- Direct/prioritize process automation team workload, ensuring compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with other functions in the Integrated Process Team through ownership of automated systems and Subject Matter Expertise.
- Support shop-floor manufacturing activities.
- Design and implement process control improvements/corrective actions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues/events.
- Participate in deviation investigations.
- Administer automated control systems and sustain Permanent Inspection Readiness.
- Lead and support a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Serve as primary Subject Matter Expert and represent the automation function on the IPT leadership team; communicate daily via tier process.
- Support process automation inquiries during internal/external audits and inspections; speak knowledgeably about automation in cGMP processes and manufacturing operations.
- Continuously evaluate automated systems and develop strategies to optimize quality/stability through expansion, replacement, or upgrades.
- Support site and global digital transformation initiatives for West Point Digital Manufacturing Operations.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Required Experience and Skills
- 7+ years in process automation, IT/OT, or equivalent.
- Technical expertise: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, Computer System Validation (CSV), SDLC.
- Strong technical writing.
- Knowledge of S88 Batch Standard.
- Knowledge of regulatory GxP requirements.
- Knowledge of equipment and process validation.
- Problem solving (technical and non-technical).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience.
Required Skills
- Automation solutions; cGMP regulations; data management; pharmaceutical manufacturing; process automation; SDLC/systems development.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Requisition ID: R392900.