Job DescriptionJob Description:The Specialist, Manufacturing Automation is responsible for supporting the process automation and IT (computerized) systems that directly support vaccine manufacturing unit operations while actively supporting, participating in, and embracing an empowered team culture. In this role, the Specialist will work as an individual contributor as well as a team within a cross-functional group that includes Global Engineering Services, Technical Operations, Operations, Quality, Site Automation, and others.
Position Responsibilities:- Provide technical expertise for design reviews, process hazard assessments, quality risk assessments, factory and site acceptance testing, Automation Installation/Operational qualification.
- Partner with cross-functional team to develop automated processes and complete successful qualification of equipment/process.
- Support successful demonstration of unit operations for the technology transfer of vaccine manufacturing process to the new manufacturing facility.
- Author and update technical documents necessary for automated process design, definition, and qualification.
- Maintain automation systems in compliance with cGMPs.
- Evaluate automated and information technology systems and develop strategies to optimize and ensure the quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion.
- Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, identifying trends, process monitoring, system administration, update documentation, querying data, operator training and participating in deviation investigations.
- Develop and execute automation change control inclusive of change definition, risk assessments, impact assessments, task execution, implementation, and support of associated regulatory filings.
- Communicate daily with the business, technical, and quality representatives within the area of support through the tier process.
- Support process improvement projects and complex manufacturing investigations.
- Support digital and data integrity initiatives for the project.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing for complex problems and issues.
- Develop and assure consistent application of standardized work, engineering, and process tools.
- Examine issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve the root cause.
- Develop and manage automation systems standard operating procedures, work instructions.
- Responsible for assigned systems alarm and responses and reconciliations.
- Support regulatory submission preparation and inspections for the facility.
Education Minimum Requirement:- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Science, Information Technology, or related field OR
- Associate's degree in an Engineering, Science, Information Technology, or related field with 2 years of experience in process automation or equivalent OR
- High School diploma with 5 years of experience in process automation or equivalent OR
Required Experience and Skills - Minimum 2 years of experience in process automation or equivalent.
- Demonstrated a strong performance record and have excellent project management skills.
- Highly developed communication, teamwork skills.
Preferred Experience and Skills:- Experience in PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens S7), SCADA, DCSs (Emerson DeltaV), Werum Pas-X MES, Batch Reporting software, OSI PI, ASI/Field/Profibus and other related technologies.
- Networking, Virtual Machines, Database management and other general IT administration.
- Experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities.
- Experience with Computer System Validation, new facility start-up.
- Regulatory inspection presentation experience with external regulatory authority representatives.
#MSJRVETJOBSRequired Skills: Audit Management, Audit Management, Automation, Automation Solutions, Automation Systems, Automation Technology, Business Process Improvements, Change Controls, Competency Management, Computer System Validation (CSV), Data Management, Design Automation, Engineering Standards, Engineering Support, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Systems, Problem Investigation, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Site Acceptance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Automation, System Validation, Team Communication {+ 1 more}
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The salary range for this role is
$87,300.00 - $137,400.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation:No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:No
Travel Requirements:No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:Not Applicable
Shift:1st - Day
Valid Driving License:No
Hazardous Material(s):n/a
Job Posting End Date:08/28/2026
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