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Merck & Co. is an American pharmaceutical company founded in 1891 as the United States arm of the German firm Merck and made independent after the First World War, trading as MSD outside the United States and Canada. Its portfolio is dominated by the immuno-oncology drug Keytruda, alongside vaccines such as Gardasil and Vaxneuvance, hospital acute care products, and a large animal health business covering livestock and companion animals. The company is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and spends a very large share of revenue on research into oncology, infectious disease and cardiometabolic therapies.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Currently, we are looking for an Automation Specialist.

ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Continuous improvement in terms of production process development and machinery reliability
  • Direct contact with global Engineering Department to coordinate industrialization / engineering change process
  • Using CAD software and 3D printer for prototyping and spare parts manufacturing
  • Managing middle complex projects
  • Keeping machinery in optimal working conditions
  • Conducting repairs in field of automation, electronics, electrics and mechanics
  • Conducting preventive maintenance actions according to schedule
  • Creating PLC software and hardware changes
  • Direct contact with machines suppliers in case of serious breakdowns
  • Reporting shortages of spare parts to Maintenance Manager
  • Updating necessary technical documentation
  • Contact with employees from other sites, Engineering Department and subcontractors for solving problems or updates regarding production machines
  • Optimization of production lines and production lines control systems
  • Compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and work regulations

KEY COMPETENCES

  • Automation, electrical and electronical knowledge
  • Mechanical/CAD skills - 3D and 2D
  • PLC and HMI operator panel programming
  • Continuous improvement/quality tools understanding
  • Ability to manage middle complex projects
  • Communicative English

Minimum education or Equivalent experience

  • Technical degree in automation or related field
  • Experience in diagnosing and repairing industrial automation systems

Required Skills:

Automation Technology, Breakdown Maintenance, Building Automation Systems, Computer System Validation (CSV), Control Systems Integration, Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Document Management, Equipment Calibrations, Industrial Automation, Industrial Machinery, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Machinery Diagnostics, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Controls, Parts Sourcing, PLC Programming, Production Scheduling, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Spare Parts Management

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/30/2026

*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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