Specialist, Manufacturing Automation
Merck
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
United States
Operations
Manufacturing Automation Specialist (West Point site)
General Responsibilities
- Work independently and as a team member while complying with Integrity, Precision, Accomplishment, Motivational Ambition, Respect, and Inclusion.
- Comply with global policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and cGMP in day-to-day activities.
- Design, implement, test, and close out change controls for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Build relationships with business stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Lead or participate in investigations of incidents/problems and implement corrective actions.
- Stay current with automation technologies/trends and recommend adoption.
Skill Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Preferred Skills
- GMP manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical/biotech.
- Familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) and regulatory GxP.
- Aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
- Technical experience with DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI, ASi/Field/Profibus, or related technologies.
- Networking, virtual machines, database management, and IT administration.
- Data analytics tools such as Power BI.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/CS/Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical or related) + 2 years in process automation or instrument validation.
- OR Associate’s degree + 3 years.
- OR High school diploma + 6 years.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub as a current employee). Apply by the deadline shown on the posting (end date listed: 09/8/2026).
General Responsibilities
- Work independently and as a team member while complying with Integrity, Precision, Accomplishment, Motivational Ambition, Respect, and Inclusion.
- Comply with global policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and cGMP in day-to-day activities.
- Design, implement, test, and close out change controls for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Build relationships with business stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Lead or participate in investigations of incidents/problems and implement corrective actions.
- Stay current with automation technologies/trends and recommend adoption.
Skill Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Preferred Skills
- GMP manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical/biotech.
- Familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) and regulatory GxP.
- Aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
- Technical experience with DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI, ASi/Field/Profibus, or related technologies.
- Networking, virtual machines, database management, and IT administration.
- Data analytics tools such as Power BI.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/CS/Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical or related) + 2 years in process automation or instrument validation.
- OR Associate’s degree + 3 years.
- OR High school diploma + 6 years.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub as a current employee). Apply by the deadline shown on the posting (end date listed: 09/8/2026).