This role pays less than
79%
of similar roles. Most pay
$118,200–$187,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$112k
versus about
$153k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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
24 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$184,200
across 24 roles with salary data.
Specialist, Engineering (Onsite) provides essential on-site engineering support for the non-sterile operations within the Pharmaceutical Operations Engineering group at the FLEx center. This role focuses on maintaining facility utilities and manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety requirements to support clinical, stability, and developmental supplies for Oral Solid Dosage products. The daily responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation systems; managing equipment validation from commissioning through decommissioning; investigating deviations; and performing root cause analysis for CAPAs. Key technical skills required include familiarity with Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), SAP Plant Maintenance, eVal/Kneat, and ProCal. The role addresses the critical need for reliable manufacturing infrastructure during second shift operations to support process development, scale-up, and optimization of pharmaceutical products while ensuring all activities meet strict regulatory standards and technical documentation requirements.
SAP
Master Data Management
MES
GMP
SOP
Data Governance
Process Engineering
Production Planning
Excel
Continuous Process Improvement
Electronic Batch Records
Sterile Manufacturing
Product Formulation
Laboratory Experiments
Mammalian Cell Culture
GMP
Aseptic Technique
Commissioning
Qualification
Validation
Lean
Root Cause Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis
RCA
MS Access
Excel
Minitab
Power BI
R Shiny
Automation
Robotics
Predictive Analytics
cGMP
CQV
CMMS
SAP
Lean
Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA
Process Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Equipment Commissioning
Equipment Qualification
Equipment Validation
Good Documentation Practices
Reliability Maintenance
eVal
HVAC
Plumbing
Water Treatment
Fire Life Safety Systems
UPS
Boilers
Pumps
Valves
Piping
Microsoft Office
Preventative Maintenance
CFC Certification
Stationary Engineer’s License