Senior Specialist Packaging Component Engineer
MSD
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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $145,750–$191,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $168k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has 15 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 15 roles with salary data.
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Senior Specialist, Engineering - Oral Solid Dose Packaging serves as a technical subject matter expert within the Manufacturing Division, supporting oral solid dose filling, bottle/blister packaging, and medical device assembly lines. The role involves planning, designing, and implementing technical projects, including the scale-up and technology transfer of pilot processes to production scales. Key responsibilities include managing capital and expense projects for equipment installation, performing root cause analysis for quality events, and providing scientific justification for process changes. The candidate will navigate complex systems using skills in process design, qualification, and validation within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. Required competencies include mechanical aptitude, project management, and experience with Lean Six Sigma tools. The role addresses the technical challenges of manufacturing medical devices and combination products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols for high-liability packaging operations.
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