Merck · 1 day ago
3rd Shift Maintenance & Utilities Specialist Engineer
Lansdale, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expMerck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance & Utilities Specialist Engineer to support their manufacturing operations. The role involves providing technical support in engineering, maintenance, and utilities, ensuring equipment performance, and driving continuous improvements in operational efficiency.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical manufacturing support in the field of engineering, maintenance and utilities (EMU)
Day-to-day engineering support for assigned area which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or mechanical support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units (CTU's)
Support and monitoring of equipment performance and maintenance, propose and 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
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
Champions the preventive and predictive maintenance program 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 shutdowns
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
Serves as the project engineer and manager for projects including scope development, design, walkdown, SAP PM data uploads, ProCal data uploads, field execution and commissioning/qualification testing
Identifies spare parts and stand-by equipment needed to assure maximum capacity and reliability
Supports maintenance scheduling and planning processes
Helps to ensure safety culture and participates in HAZOP reviews and Safety inspections
Promotes open communications, inclusion and team work
Authors Standard Operating Procedures or User Manuals and assists in training development for mechanics and supervisors
Work with contractors and outside resources and ensures all safety and quality standards are met by contractors
Assists in the preparation of process studies, engineering standards, equipment utilization, and profit plan
Explains and enforces all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations
Assist in audits, regulatory inspections and training
Creates, optimizes, and manages the creation of Job Plans and knowledge management documents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science or Engineering Technology
Work independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect
3 years in manufacturing or technical support group or equivalent
Proficient in empowering leadership, flexibility, motivation, teamwork/partnership problem-solving, communication, and computer skills
Knowledge in the application of engineering standards (i.e. ASME, IEEE, NFPA, CFR 1910, NIST, and/or ANSI)
Adaptability
Automation Engineering
Biopharmaceutics
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Critical Thinking
Data Analysis
Driving Continuous Improvement
Electrical Systems
Employee Training Programs
Engineering Design
Equipment Maintenance
GMP Compliance
Immunotherapy
Maintenance Scheduling
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Oncology
Predictive Maintenance
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Inspections
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Safety Procedures
Six Sigma
Preferred
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)
Computerized Management Maintenance Systems (i.e. Maximo, SAP, Hexigon, ProCal)
CMRP certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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