Merck · 8 hours ago
Day & Night Shift Maintenance Engineering Specialist
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$86K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expMerck is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking a dedicated Maintenance Shift Engineer to join their Engineering and Maintenance team. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of manufacturing processes and facilities, focusing on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive the execution and prioritization of maintenance work to improve equipment uptime and reliability
Act as the shift manager directing maintenance teams to ensure safe and compliant work execution on nights and weekends
Provide hands-on maintenance support for complex troubleshooting and repairs of equipment
Analyze maintenance performance and work orders to identify trends and reduce reactive work
Implement safe work controls in accordance with OSHA, state, local, and site safety regulations
Support safety programs (e.g., LOTO, HECP) and participate in divisional audits
Lead investigations for equipment failures, ensuring thorough documentation and corrective actions
Collaborate with Operations, Technology, and Quality teams to identify root causes and implement improvements
Mentor and collaborate with skilled craft personnel to enhance team capabilities
Identify and implement process improvement projects focused on equipment uptime, cost minimization, and maintaining process consistency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or similar) with two years of experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments
Experience troubleshooting and resolving equipment failures
Proficient in reading and understanding P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams
Experience implementing OSHA governed high-risk work permit standards
Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Electrical Systems
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
GMP Compliance
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Operational Efficiency
Predictive Maintenance
Process Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Safety Procedures
Technical Problem-Solving
Preferred
Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, food, etc.)
Knowledge of reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and process safety management
Familiarity with sterile manufacturing equipment and cGMP environments
Experience with SAP and GMP-compliant maintenance databases
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team
Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and 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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