Process Automation Engineer Specialist - Manufacturing Automation

Job Description

Our Digital Manufacturing Operations Team supporting our vibrant West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer Specialist to join their Team. This role will provide automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe.

Responsible for problem resolution, implementation of process control, data collection techniques, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Actively support and participate in a collaborative and respectful work environment, including significant interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering groups. Supports a broad spectrum of automated systems within GMP Manufacturing Operations.

General responsibilities include:

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
• Comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
• Provide automation system support and expertise to assist the manufacture of quality vaccine products to meet site priorities.
• Responsible and accountable for supporting all automation system components of the processes including on the shop floor support of manufacturing activities
• Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and closing-out change controls for automation related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively. identify and resolve technical issues.
• Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Stay current with latest automation technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption
• Provide off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support for our 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment
• Technical and operational expertise in the DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in GMP Manufacturing - pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry.
• Familiarly with Computer system validation and regulatory GXP requirements.
• Aseptic processing/sterile manufacturing experience.  
• HMI ASi/Field/Profibus or other related technologies.
• Networking, Virtual Machines, Database management and other general IT administration.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBI)

Education Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 2 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)

Or

• High School Diploma and with 4 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)

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Required Skills:

Audit Management, Business Process Improvements, Data Management, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Preferred Skills:

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/19/2026

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