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Merck Specialist, Engineering in Durham, North Carolina

Job Description

The Mechanical Services Engineer (Process) will troubleshoot and maintain process and process support equipment utilized in a new drug substance manufacturing operation. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Preventative Maintenance (PM's) plans, as requested. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.

Responsible for supporting:

  • Process Equipment (e.g. tanks/bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography columns)

  • Support Equipment (e.g. washers, autoclaves, tube welders/sealers)

  • Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), robotics)

  • Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems

  • Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)

Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:

  • Authors SOPs, PM job plans, and change control requests related to equipment modifications.

  • Manages small projects for equipment/maintenance-related improvements, including obtaining quotes, drawing/specification review/approval, and review of contracts.

  • Interfaces with vendors as required for equipment testing, parts, and troubleshooting.

  • Ensures appropriate spare part inventories are established and maintained.

  • Actively supports safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates.

  • Performs in-depth troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment in support of the production schedule.

  • Provides training to others, as required.

  • Completes written documentation of work performed.

  • Executes SAP transactions including spare parts management and change control.

  • Monitors calibration, maintenance, and equipment/utilities operations performance by analyzing completed work orders with an emphasis on reducing reactive work and increasing reliability.

  • Collaborates with reliability engineers to conduct periodic assessments and own area-specific reliability actions.

  • Supports equipment and instrumentation related atypical investigations, as required.

  • Ability to lift/move materials/equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

  • Effective communication

  • Responsible for working as part of an inclusive team to achieve site mission, vision, and goals through efficient and safe operation of equipment and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant equipment experience

Required Experience and Skills

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment

  • SAP experience (or equivalent) related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems.

  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMPs

  • Ability to work in a highly effective team environment.

  • Strong communication (written/verbal) skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills.

  • Ability to work with and troubleshoot computer control equipment including Programmable Logic Controllers and/or Distributed Control Systems

  • Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Programmable Logic Controllers, Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Plant maintenance/calibration, project engineering and/or operations experience

  • Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts.

  • Project management experience including change control and equipment qualification.

  • Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as washers, autoclaves, CIP skids, tanks, bioreactors, and filtration skids.

  • Six Sigma green and/or black belt certification

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If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. #EBRG VETJOBS

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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:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

CIP and cleaning supplies

Job Posting End Date:

05/25/2024

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Job Posting End Date: 05/25/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R293155

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