DMO Graduate - Dunboyne

Job Description

Graduate - Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO)

Location: Dunboyne

Job Type: Graduate (3 Year- Programme)

About the Role

Dunboyne is seeking a motivated and innovative graduate to join our Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) team. This exciting graduate opportunity is designed to provide a structured and flexible development programme, enabling you to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment while contributing to impactful digital transformation initiatives.

As a DMO graduate, you will play a key role in supporting digital systems, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence within our manufacturing processes. You will work collaboratively across cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to advanced technologies and industry best practices.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate a diverse and talented workforce by providing recent graduates with a structured, flexible, and impactful development programme that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We are committed to aligning individual aspirations with organizational needs, ensuring that every graduate not only contributes to our success but also thrives in their own career journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support digital manufacturing systems and operational technologies within the DMO function
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiency and data visibility
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using digital tools and analytics
• Assist in troubleshooting, system optimization, and implementation of new technologies
• Participate in project work aligned with site digitalization strategies
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Document processes and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives

What We Offer Graduates

Practical Experience

Gain hands-on experience by applying your academic knowledge to real-world manufacturing and digital challenges.

Professional Development

Participate in structured training, workshops, and mentoring programmes tailored to your growth and career aspirations.

Mentorship Support

Be paired with an experienced mentor who will support your development and help guide your career journey.

Networking Opportunities

Build strong professional relationships and collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines.

Diversity & Inclusion

Work in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree 2:1 in a relevant discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, IT) is required.
• No prior experience is necessary, but internships or work experience in a related field will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with IT and automation systems is a plus.
• A keen interest in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and emerging technologies.

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Required Skills:

Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Emerging Technologies, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Industrial Engineering, Knowledge Sharing, Life Science, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Professional Engineering, Project Management {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

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:

09/19/2026

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