Specialist, Engineering

MSD

Closes in 6 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
West Point
Salary
$87,300–$137,400 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 22, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $112k
$73k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $132,398–$208,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $112k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 13 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Specialist, Engineering

Join our dynamic team as an Engineering Maintenance & Utilities (EMU) Specialist, a critical role supporting internal and external manufacturing operations in Building 50 and Building 51. This individual contributor position involves day-to-day engineering support for vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI, and controlled temperature units. You will ensure GMP compliance, safety standards, and efficient operations while developing maintenance strategies and leading projects from design to commissioning. Proficiency in CMMS systems like SAP PM, ProCal, or EAM is essential, along with knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME, IEEE, NFPA, CFR 1910, NIST, and ANSI. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Engineering Technology and three years of relevant experience, including the ability to read P&ID drawings and perform root cause analysis. This role is pivotal for driving strategic operating priorities in our fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical manufacturing support in engineering, maintenance, and utilities.
  • Monitor equipment performance and propose improvements to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for reliability and cost reduction.
  • Serve as project engineer for facility projects, including design, execution, and testing.
  • Author Standard Operating Procedures and assist in training mechanics and supervisors.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or Engineering Technology required
  • Three years of experience in manufacturing or technical support
  • Proficient in CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP)
  • Knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing
  • Experience with lean Six Sigma methodology and root cause analysis
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
  • Strong understanding of engineering standards (ASME, IEEE, NFPA)

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