Specialist, Engineering

MSD

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Rahway, NJ Posted 3 days ago Apply by Jun 15, 2026 $87,300–$137,400 / year
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About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 19 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR

This Engineer position at Our Company's Rahway, NJ FLEx center involves providing on-site support for sterile operations within the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Operations Engineering group. The role requires off-shift (2nd shift) work from Monday to Friday, focusing on maintaining facility utilities and manufacturing equipment in compliance with GMP and safety standards. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, interfacing with external vendors, managing equipment validation lifecycles, and supporting sterile validation programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science along with 2 years of related experience, strong familiarity with cGMP guidelines, and proficiency in tools like eVal/Kneat for paperless electronic validation. The role demands adaptability, technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently while leading tasks effectively within a sterile drug product manufacturing environment.

Skills

eVal Kneat ProCal SAP Plant Maintenance cGMP CMMS Troubleshooting Mechanical Troubleshooting Electrical Troubleshooting Automation Troubleshooting Quality Engineering CAPA GMP Documentation Validation SOPs Technical Writing Computer Skills Independent Problem Solving Planning and Scheduling Budget Management Asset Depreciation Regulatory Interactions

What you'll do

  • Maintain facility, utilities, and manufacturing equipment in compliance with GMP and Safety requirements.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues and interact with external vendors for support.
  • Support Quality Engineering by managing equipment/system changes and performing periodic reviews.
  • Author and review validation SOPs, protocols, and summary reports for sterile validation programs.
  • Coordinate installation, upgrades, and commissioning of new capital equipment in clinical operations.
  • Manage purchase orders, budgets, and asset depreciation related to capital projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 2+ years of sterile drug product/validation experience.
  • Strong familiarity with cGMP, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Troubleshooting skills for mechanical/electrical/automation issues.
  • Experience with CMMS, SAP Plant Maintenance, eVal/Kneat, and ProCal systems.
  • Ability to manage equipment validation lifecycle and support regulatory interactions.
  • Effective communication and technical writing skills for SOPs and reports.
  • Knowledge of sterile manufacturing processes and equipment reliability maintenance.

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