Understands and supports all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations | Periodically reviews automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs to ensure compliance with GMP and safety

• Develops and supports corrective actions associated with automation related deviations/investigations
• Communicates periodically with immediate supervisor about status of area of responsibility
• Evaluates automated and information technology systems and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade
• Uses technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of variety of automated processing and information technology systems
• Leads in installing and placing new equipment into operations | Develops solutions for automation problems | Oversees investigations of automation anomalies to prevent recurrence
• Participates in audits and training programs in the area of responsibility
• On‐floor support of manufacturing activities
• Identify and implement process/equipment improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
• Maintain Technical Documentation
• Will provide off shift support as needed, to support 24/7 production operations

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• High School Diploma
• Required Experience and Skills
• Minimum 2 years in process automation or computer systems validation
• Robust problem‐solving skills and a proactive approach to problem‐solving
• Previous experience in a GMP manufacturing related role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Experience troubleshooting automated process systems
• Automation Systems, Control System, Manufacturing Automation

No Travel Required

Automation, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing Processes, Problem Management, Process Automations, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Troubleshooting

$85,600.00 - $134,800.00 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

No relocation