2nd Shift Specialist, Engineering

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Pharmaceutics
Accountability
Manufacturing Support
HVAC
GMP
Standard Operating Procedure
Instrumentation
Manufacturing Operations
Inventory
Scheduling
Corrective Maintenance
Supervision
Training
Teamwork
Productivity Improvement
ROOT
Business Process
SOP
Documentation
Science
Good Manufacturing Practice
Mechanical Engineering
Analytical Skill
Organizational Skills
Communication
SAP BASIS
Innovation
Manufacturing
Research
Regulatory Compliance
LOS
Recruiting
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Performance Management

Job Details

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

ACCOUNTABILITY

Under the supervision of a Senior Specialist or Associate Director, is accountable for providing technical manufacturing support in the field of engineering, maintenance and utilities (EMU). Provides off-shift engineering

support for assigned area which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or mechanical support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units. Assigned tasks include monitoring of equipment performance and maintenance, propose & develop equipment and facility improvements and troubleshoot process equipment to ensure reliable, compliant and efficient operations. Actively ensures GMP quality, safety, environmental, and operating cost goals are achieved. On occasion, may provide supervisory coverage to ensure supply of a high quality product.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Reports to and receives supervision from a Senior Specialist or Associate Director. On routine process operations, is guided by standard operating procedures.
  • Provides shop floor day-to-day equipment / instrumentation / robotic & utilities engineering assistance to manufacturing operations.
  • Ensures adequate spare parts inventory, optimizes & coordinates scheduling of preventative, predictive & corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
  • Interacts with hourly, salaried and contract employees in routine matters, troubleshooting equipment and automation systems.
  • Provides supervisory coverage when needed. Assists in the training of hourly employees. Promotes open communications and team work.
  • Maintains a high level of technical knowledge and may coordinate safety, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and environmental compliance programs.
  • Actively supports productivity improvement program and resolution of deviation events. Participates in root cause investigations, evaluates, develops and improves business processes and develops technical rationale for system improvements.
  • Develops Qualification, SOP and Preventative Maintenance documentation and provides reports, data and information to support on-going operations.
  • Executes projects from concept to qualification, which may involve facilities, utilities, equipment, automation, or process related upgrades based on project needs and site procedures.
  • Summarizes project progress, delays, or improvement opportunities. Frequently speaks with immediate supervisor about status of projects or assignments.
  • Develops strong relationships with site operations to ensure consensus on operational and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Supports regulatory agency inspections.

In accordance with Policy 82 - 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.

Education Minimum:
  • B.S. Engineering, Science, or Four Year Engineering Technology Degree.
  • Minimum one (1) year of cGMP, technical/mechanical services experience.

Required Skills:
  • Good social skills including flexibility and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Good analytical abilities, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-encompassing or a limitation of the duties of the Job. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

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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, 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".

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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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:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
05/12/2025
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