Spclst , Manufacturing Automation
Merck
June 26, 2026
On-site
Wilson, NC
Operations
Specialist, Manufacturing Automation
First line automation support for assigned line(s)/system(s) and/or engineering projects. Work with plant maintenance, operations and process improvement teams to address line performance issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct/support quality investigations related to equipment/system malfunctions and lead corrective and preventive actions to on-time closure. Lead/support qualification activities with GMP documentation and automation change controls. Foster an inclusive environment and a safety culture while adhering to the company’s code of conduct, values and competencies.
Responsibility
- Resolve automation issues and maintain automation systems in compliance with cGMPs, SLC, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Support problem analysis/resolution and preventative/corrective actions for automation and shopfloor platforms.
- Provide guidance on process control, data collection techniques, and failure mode and effects analysis.
- Ensure quality and stability of automation systems through expansion, replacement, or upgrades.
- Partner with stakeholders and global support functions to ensure successful automation system functionality.
Primary Activities (include)
- On-floor support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and packaging systems (PLC, Vision Systems).
- Support serialization/aggregation (track and trace), Systech Guardian, and SAP ATTP application point of contact.
- Maintain automation systems in compliance with SLC/cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Author/maintain controlled documentation (Project Plans, Master Specifications, Requirements, Qualifications, Change Controls, SOPs).
- Develop/support quality investigations and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Participate in audits and training; communicate via tier process.
- May include support on various shifts/weekends.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting IT/Automation in a manufacturing environment.
Skills/Required
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and Servo-Drives.
- Computer validation and systems lifecycle development methodology.
- Automation compliance (SLC/cGMPs/safety/environmental).
- Experience authoring/reviewing SOPs, on-the-job-training, and controlled documents.
- Interpersonal skills to influence through inclusion/feedback/empowerment.
- Project management skills.
Preferred
- Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, problem solving/Right First-Time.
- Packaging automation; reject/verification and serialization systems.
- Pharmaceutical regulatory knowledge; Data Integrity and Cyber Security acumen.
Required Skills (tools/areas)
Audit Management, Automation Engineering, Business/Continuous Process Improvements, Data Integrity/Data Management, GMP Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Plant Maintenance, Preventive Action, Problem Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, SDLC, Technical Writing Documentation.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
First line automation support for assigned line(s)/system(s) and/or engineering projects. Work with plant maintenance, operations and process improvement teams to address line performance issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct/support quality investigations related to equipment/system malfunctions and lead corrective and preventive actions to on-time closure. Lead/support qualification activities with GMP documentation and automation change controls. Foster an inclusive environment and a safety culture while adhering to the company’s code of conduct, values and competencies.
Responsibility
- Resolve automation issues and maintain automation systems in compliance with cGMPs, SLC, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Support problem analysis/resolution and preventative/corrective actions for automation and shopfloor platforms.
- Provide guidance on process control, data collection techniques, and failure mode and effects analysis.
- Ensure quality and stability of automation systems through expansion, replacement, or upgrades.
- Partner with stakeholders and global support functions to ensure successful automation system functionality.
Primary Activities (include)
- On-floor support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and packaging systems (PLC, Vision Systems).
- Support serialization/aggregation (track and trace), Systech Guardian, and SAP ATTP application point of contact.
- Maintain automation systems in compliance with SLC/cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Author/maintain controlled documentation (Project Plans, Master Specifications, Requirements, Qualifications, Change Controls, SOPs).
- Develop/support quality investigations and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Participate in audits and training; communicate via tier process.
- May include support on various shifts/weekends.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting IT/Automation in a manufacturing environment.
Skills/Required
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and Servo-Drives.
- Computer validation and systems lifecycle development methodology.
- Automation compliance (SLC/cGMPs/safety/environmental).
- Experience authoring/reviewing SOPs, on-the-job-training, and controlled documents.
- Interpersonal skills to influence through inclusion/feedback/empowerment.
- Project management skills.
Preferred
- Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, problem solving/Right First-Time.
- Packaging automation; reject/verification and serialization systems.
- Pharmaceutical regulatory knowledge; Data Integrity and Cyber Security acumen.
Required Skills (tools/areas)
Audit Management, Automation Engineering, Business/Continuous Process Improvements, Data Integrity/Data Management, GMP Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Plant Maintenance, Preventive Action, Problem Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, SDLC, Technical Writing Documentation.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting.