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Specialist, Engineering Job

Employer
Merck
Location
West Point PA
Closing date
Jun 6, 2016

Job Details

Specialist, Engineering-MAI000494

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Under the supervision of a Senior Specialist or Associate Director, is responsible for providing technical manufacturing support in the field of engineering, maintenance and utilities (EMU). Provides day-to-day engineering support for assigned area which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, lab operations, and/or mechanical support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units. Assigned tasks include support and monitoring of equipment performance and maintenance, propose & develop equipment and facility improvements and troubleshoot process equipment to ensure reliable, compliant and efficient operations. Actively ensures GMP quality, safety, environmental, and operating cost goals are achieved. On occasion, may provide supervisory coverage to ensure supply of a high quality product.

DUTIES

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Works with Operations, other EM&U engineers, Technology, Maintenance Supervisors and mechanics to maximize capacity and assure efficient, reliable equipment operation in accordance with all GMP, safety and environmental regulations.

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Champions the preventive and predictive maintenance program within your area of responsibility, reviews equipment history for reliability concerns, performs root cause analysis, and identifies reliability improvement opportunities and applications for predictive maintenance technologies to reduce maintenance costs. Develops maintenance and repair strategy for bi-annual shutdowns.

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Assists/leads Operations, maintenance supervisors, mechanics, automation engineers, process engineers and Quality representatives in troubleshooting equipment problems as well as investigating manufacturing atypical events related to system failure or malfunction.

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Serves as the project engineer and manager for small projects including scope development, design support, field execution and commissioning/qualification testing.

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Identifies spare parts and stand-by equipment needed to assure maximum capacity and reliability.

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Supports maintenance scheduling and planning processes in area of responsibility.

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Supports positive safety culture and participates in HAZOP reviews and Safety inspections. Promotes open communications, inclusion and team work.

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Authors Standard Operating Procedures or User Manuals and assists in training development for mechanics and supervisors.

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Assists in the preparation of process studies, engineering standards, equipment utilization, and profit plan.

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Explains and enforces all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.

- Assist in audits, regulatory inspections and training in the area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Education:

- B.S. Engineering, Science, 4 Year Engineering Technology Degree or relevant industry experience to include: HVAC, utilities systems, manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical equipment
Required Experience:

- Proficient in the following competencies: empowering leadership, flexibility, motivation, teamwork/collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and computer skills
- Knowledge in the application of engineering standards (i.e. ASME, IEEE, NFPA, CFR 1910, NIST, and/or ANSI).
Preferred Experience:

- Knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- Knowledge in reliability engineering (including asset life cycle management)
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), SAP, PI, Delta V, and BAS preferred.
- CMRP certification desired.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Job: Maintenance/Utilities

Job Title:Spclst, Engineering

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Number of Openings: 1

Shift (if applicable): 1st

Hazardous Materials: The responsibilities of this position may require the employee to enter core sterile manufacturing areas.

Company Trade Name:Merck

Company

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.

We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work

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