Overview
On Site
USD 77,700.00 - 122,300.00 per year
Full Time
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Good Manufacturing Practice
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Management
Process Manufacturing
Quality Control
Plant Maintenance
Process Modeling
Root Cause Analysis
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Production Planning
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Conflict Resolution
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Job Details
Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Maintenance Systems Specialist
Job Description:
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The Maintenance Systems Specialist is a member of the Engineering, Maintenance and Site Services (EMSS) team providing support to the Maintenance teams at the Durham sites. This support position will focus implementing and maintaining CMMS/CCMS (Computerized Maintenance/Calibration Management Systems) as well as user training.
General Profile:
Individual contributor role reporting into team for implementing maintenance software
Train users on new systems from event reporting through work execution
Work with mechanics and technicians to design functional operational steps
Translate existing CMMS/CCMS data for new system
Assist with general maintenance and calibration activities as needed
Develop metrics to monitor CCMS/CMMS performance
Project support - completion of tasks across multiple phases to complete on time
This position is a 1st shift position with the potential for infrequent off shift work as needed to support business results. This position is expected to work as an independent member of an integrated team focused on achieving the team's objectives, vision, and goals.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science or related field and 1 year of experience in a production and/or calibration and/or maintenance background
OR
Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Science or related field and 3 years of experience in a production and/or calibration maintenance or automation
OR
H.S. Diploma, maintenance craft skill training with 5 years of experience in calibration, maintenance or automation
Required Experience and Skills**:
CMMS/ERP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
Strong planning skills for adhering to project timelines
Familiarity with GMP compliance
Experience in problem solving and troubleshooting
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience with SAP, ProCal and/or Hexagon (EAMS) software systems
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
Mechanical functionality and reliability knowledge (asset management)
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
Technical writing experience
Experience with PLCs, HMIs and other automation platforms
Experience with programming logic, including SQL and Python
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Animal Vaccination, Automation, Calibration of Equipment, cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Energy Saving Programs, Engineering Standards, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, GMP Compliance, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Planning, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Plant Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Design, Project Estimations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP Systems, Technical Problem-Solving {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, Monday - 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".
The salary range for this role is
$77,700.00 - $122,300.00
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 ;br>
You can apply for this role through (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
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:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Job Posting Title:
Maintenance Systems Specialist
Job Description:
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The Maintenance Systems Specialist is a member of the Engineering, Maintenance and Site Services (EMSS) team providing support to the Maintenance teams at the Durham sites. This support position will focus implementing and maintaining CMMS/CCMS (Computerized Maintenance/Calibration Management Systems) as well as user training.
General Profile:
Individual contributor role reporting into team for implementing maintenance software
Train users on new systems from event reporting through work execution
Work with mechanics and technicians to design functional operational steps
Translate existing CMMS/CCMS data for new system
Assist with general maintenance and calibration activities as needed
Develop metrics to monitor CCMS/CMMS performance
Project support - completion of tasks across multiple phases to complete on time
This position is a 1st shift position with the potential for infrequent off shift work as needed to support business results. This position is expected to work as an independent member of an integrated team focused on achieving the team's objectives, vision, and goals.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science or related field and 1 year of experience in a production and/or calibration and/or maintenance background
OR
Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Science or related field and 3 years of experience in a production and/or calibration maintenance or automation
OR
H.S. Diploma, maintenance craft skill training with 5 years of experience in calibration, maintenance or automation
Required Experience and Skills**:
CMMS/ERP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
Strong planning skills for adhering to project timelines
Familiarity with GMP compliance
Experience in problem solving and troubleshooting
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience with SAP, ProCal and/or Hexagon (EAMS) software systems
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
Mechanical functionality and reliability knowledge (asset management)
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
Technical writing experience
Experience with PLCs, HMIs and other automation platforms
Experience with programming logic, including SQL and Python
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Animal Vaccination, Automation, Calibration of Equipment, cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Energy Saving Programs, Engineering Standards, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, GMP Compliance, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Planning, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Plant Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Design, Project Estimations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP Systems, Technical Problem-Solving {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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, Monday - 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".
The salary range for this role is
$77,700.00 - $122,300.00
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 ;br>
You can apply for this role through (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
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:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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