Merck · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Equipment Development and Facility Engineering Technology Engineer
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $220K/yr
6+ years expMerck is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Equipment Development and Facility Engineering Technology Engineer position within the Chemical Engineering Research & Development Department. The role involves supporting the company's API Pilot Facilities and contributing to the development and execution of new technologies and capabilities for facility operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Networking with partner groups including Project Teams, Enabling Technologies, Manufacturing Division groups, Quality, Safety and Commercial facilities to scout emerging technologies to enable the pipeline
Partnering with chemists and engineers to develop the business case for new technology investments
Assessment of pilot plant equipment and infrastructure capabilities to ensure sufficient capacity to support anticipated program needs
Performing early assessments of proposed new technologies to identify feasibility
Developing proposals for capital or expense projects to meet the defined needs
Defining process, mechanical, electrical, safety and instrumentation requirements
Performing assessments of vendor offerings
Providing technical oversight to internal/external construction efforts
Prototyping and initial demonstration planning and execution
Coordinating commissioning, qualification, and characterization for new equipment and technologies to be used for GMP manufacture
Socializing technology initiatives through internal and external presentations and publications
Engaging with partner organizations for successful scale-up to commercialization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or related scientific field with minimum of 10 years relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 9 years of relevant experience, or a PhD degree with 6 years of relevant experience
A strong process and mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and understand P&IDs and technical/mechanical diagrams
Desire to have regular hands-on presence on the plant/shop floor
Process scale-up experience from laboratory to pilot plant and/or pilot plant to commercial
Experience in pilot-plant scale process equipment, instrument, and automation design
Familiarity with US and EU Safety and GMP compliance regulations
Experience with GMP facility design, equipment start-up and/or qualification
Experience with Electrical Classifications for solvent and dust (Class I and II, Div I and II) and understanding of its impact on equipment design
Track record of establishing productive working relationships with process development scientists, operators, and external vendors
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to multi-task
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
A collaborative mindset
Desire and willingness to learn, contribute and lead
Track-record of independent problem-solving
Preferred
Experience operating/maintaining pilot scale or prep lab scale equipment
Experience with Potent Compound processing and containment systems (e.g., isolators), or clean room facilities
Familiarity with Change Management processes and principles
Experience with preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and cGMP documents
History interacting with skilled trades (Piping, Electrical, Millwrights, Instrumentation, 3rd party contractors and vendors)
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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