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Merck & Co. jobs
Virginia (VA), Elkton
Job Code:  MERCUSR289742ENUS
Employer:  Merck & Co.
Category:  Engineering
Job Type:  Full Time

Location
Country:  United States
State:  Virginia (VA)
City:  Elkton
04/16/2024

Description
Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including-Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation. --

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Senior Manufacturing Automation Specialist that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.
  • Invent-- Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs
  • Execute-- Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)
  • Adapt-- Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape
  • Diverse Talent-- We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world
  • Values and Standards-- Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success - They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary and Focus

At our Manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia, we currently have a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer position available. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their passion and technical skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operation of a pharmaceutical manufacturing training facility and a process development lab.

Key Functions
  • Providing automation sponsorship for various manufacturing systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems and Original Equipment Manufacturer platforms
  • Trouble-shooting taxing equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (yield, cycle time, reliability, etc.) and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Principles(cGMPs) tasks will potentially include providing automation promotion on various shifts and remote off-hour coverage sponsorship for trouble calls
  • Develops and delivers automation specific training to engineers attending classes at the training facility in Elkton
  • Work closely with various site and central groups to ensure control systems are designed implemented and maintained in a manner to ensure manufacturing disciplines are met
  • Provide training and serving as a technical resource for junior engineers
  • Designing solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades
  • Using technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems. Takes a directing role in installing and placing new equipment into operation
  • Develops solutions for automation problems. Oversees investigations of automation anomalies to prevent recurrence
  • Comprehend and promote all cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Speaks daily with operation, technical, and quality representatives within area of sponsorship through the tier process
  • Periodically reviews automation documents, performs preventive maintenance, and revises or develops automation Standard Operating Procedures
  • Develops and promotes corrective actions associated with automation related deviations/investigations
  • Conveys periodically with immediate supervisor about the status of area of duty
  • Participates in audits and training programs
  • On the floor trouble shooting promotion of manufacturing activities
  • Identifies and implements process/equipment improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
  • Maintains all system life cycle documentation

Education
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Systems, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology, or related discipline

Required
  • Seven (7)+ years in a manufacturing environment with information and/or automation technology systems

Preferred
  • PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and/or DCSs (distributed control systems)
  • GMP environment knowledge

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. -If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.-

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. - For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. -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. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully-
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. -No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.-

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Requisition ID:R289742
ref: (MERCUSR289742ENUS)
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