Manufacturing Automation Specialist
Merck & Co., Inc.
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At the Merck Manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia, we currently have a Manufacturing Automation Specialist position available at the Stonewall Plant; which is located in the Shenandoah Valley along the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility is just a short distance from major state universities: University of Virginia and James Madison University.
Working within the Biologics Automation group, to provide lead automation support for various manufacturing systems such as PLC, DCS, MES, IT and OEM platforms. Responsible for trouble-shooting challenging equipment / automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (yield, cycle time, reliability, etc.) and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs. Responsibilities will potentially include providing automation support on various shifts and remote off-hour coverage support for trouble calls. Must be willing to work closely with various site and central groups in order to ensure control systems are designed, implemented and maintained in a manner to ensure manufacturing requirements are met. The Biologics Automation group supports a large spectrum of sophisticated control systems within the manufacturing area, providing multiple opportunities to learn new automation technology and process operations.
Primary activities include but are not limited to :
- Provides training and serves as a technical resource for junior engineers
- Designs solutions to ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansions, replacements, or upgrades.
- Leverages code structure and system architecture solutions from other factories, projects, and sites to ensure that automation systems are robust, efficient, and consistent with industrial standards.
- Uses technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems. Takes a lead role in installing and placing new equipment into operation. Develops solutions for automation problems. Oversees investigations of automation anomalies to prevent recurrence.
- Understand and support all cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Communicates daily with operation, technical, and quality representatives within area of support through the tier process.
- Periodically reviews automation documents, performs preventive maintenance, and revises or develops automation SOPs.
- Develops and supports corrective actions associated with automation related deviations/investigations
- Communicates periodically with immediate supervisor about the status of area of responsibility
- Participates in audits and training programs in the area of responsibility
- On the floor trouble shooting support of manufacturing activities
- Identifies and implements process/equipment improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
- Maintains all system documentation
- Implements system change controls
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering, Science, or Information technology OR
- Associates degree and 10 years in the automation field OR
- High School Diploma/GED and 20 years of experience in automation
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an automation development engineer or system administrator OR
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a process engineer supporting a highly automated process
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Experience with the following platforms is desired: Emerson DeltaV, Provox, Allen Bradley PLC, Werum MES, OSI-PI, SQL,and Infobatch.
- Batch Processing and S88 standard
- Knowledge of GAMP standard
- Aseptic processing/sterile manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of Lean six Sigma
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
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