Job Description Job Description: The Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center in Rahway, New Jersey, includes a cutting-edge drug product cGMP clinical supply manufacturing facility, known as FLEx Non-Sterile. The FLEx facility supports the formulation and filling of clinical, stability, and developmental supplies for Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) and Inhalation products, including critical program needs related to new products undergoing process development, new products undergoing scale-up, launch and transfer to the supply network and existing commercial products undergoing process optimization.

The Associate Specialist, Engineering - Automation role will provide end-to-end automation engineering support for the Rahway, NJ FLEx Center, with a primary focus on non-sterile clinical manufacturing within Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply (PSCS), Pharmaceutical Operations Engineering (Pharm Ops Engineering). This role ensures the reliable and compliant operation of process automation and OT/IT systems that enable activities for clinical and development non-sterile products. This position supports start-up operations and new capital investments in the clinical supply area, including automation lifecycle management, data and analytics, and site representation on capital projects. Off-shift (second shift and weekend) or extended shift work will be required on an intermittent basis to support manufacturing operations. This role will be an onsite automation support role and directly reports to the Rahway FLEx Non-Sterile Pharmaceutical Operations Engineering automation lead.

Primary Responsibilities

Education Minimum Requirement

• BS in Engineering, computer science, or Information system or 1 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers and vendors.

Required Experience And Skills

• knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, Safety, Environmental, data integrity, and validation principles for automation and computer systems.
• Basic understanding of PLC/SCADA and industrial networking fundamentals; ability to troubleshoot across controls, instrumentation, electrical, and software layers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills; ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving skills; continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Platforms/technologies: Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs; SCADA (iFix, WinCC OA, Ignition); OPC; fieldbuses (ASI/Profibus/Profinet/DeviceNet); instrumentation and panel design
• Programming: Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Python and/or other scripting for automation, testing, and reporting
• Knowledgeable of S88 batch standards.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is plus.
• OT/IT: Industrial networking, virtualization (e.g., VMs), databases/historians, and basic system administration
• Demonstrate a strong performance record
• Highly developed communication and teamwork skills
• Track record of independent ownership, prioritization, and delivery in a fast-paced clinical manufacturing setting

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Required Skills Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Bioprocessing, Capital Projects, cGMP Compliance, Change Control Processes, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Science, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Job Descriptions, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Support, Mechanical Systems, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Prioritization, Process Control, Regulatory Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) {+ 2 more}

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The salary range for this role is

$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

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.

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, 2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License No

Hazardous Material(s) n/a

Job Posting End Date 05/19/2026

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Requisition ID: R396524

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