Specialist, Engineering

MSD

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
West Point, PA
Salary
$87,300–$137,400 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $112k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $130,000–$208,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $112k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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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 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Engineering

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The Engineering Specialist role in the Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) automation engineering group within our research division involves supporting and leading various automation projects for pilot-scale campaigns of GMP-manufactured biologic clinical supplies. Day-to-day responsibilities include system support, project execution, documentation development, troubleshooting, technology evaluation, and cross-training across multiple disciplines. The position requires expertise in industrial automation systems such as DeltaV, Ignition, PLCs, and manufacturing IT, alongside strong organizational and communication skills for both independent work and team collaboration. Candidates should have a background in engineering or computer science with relevant experience in GMP-regulated industries, ideally involving production equipment and system integration. This role offers opportunities to contribute to digital initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency of clinical supply processes across all development phases.

Skills

DeltaV Ignition PLC Unicorn Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

  • Provide ongoing support and execute automation projects in the Biologics Pilot Plant.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for various automation system technologies within the facility.
  • Develop and maintain SDLC documentation for pilot plant projects.
  • Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of new pilot plant projects.
  • Cross-train in multiple technologies to support diverse automation needs across the facility.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience configuring and programming industrial automation systems at production/lab scale.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills for both team and independent work.
  • Knowledge in DeltaV, Ignition, PLCs, Unicorn, manufacturing IT, process/system control, interfaces.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and maintain various automation system technologies.

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