Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations to remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

The Maintenance Shift Engineer is assigned to a manufacturing processing area and partners with the Operations Shift Manager to ensure the processing area(s) are operating at peak efficiency. The function of the position is to coordinate maintenance activities for personnel, equipment and facilities within the operating area.

Primary Responsibilities

* Partner with the Operations and Maintenance Manager and employees to improve equipment up time and reliability

* Act as the Technical Observer and contributor in real time deviation investigations

* Manage, mentor and collaborate with Maintenance skilled craft persons assigned to the shift

* Maintain and evaluate Metrics to support Process and Maintenance Optimization

* Drive the execution and prioritization of the Maintenance Work

* Provide mechanical support the Operations Shift Manager in making Product by providing reliable fixed assets and utilities

* Collaborate with other site groups in troubleshooting issues.

* Analyze equipment and component breakdowns and implement continuous improvement activities to improve equipment reliability.

* This position requires the successful candidates to work a shift schedule that includes all of the days of the week and all hours of the day.

Education Minimum Requirement

* Bachelor degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or similar discipline) OR related scientific field (chemistry, physics, math) and a minimum of two (2) years experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance or Military environments OR High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance or Military environments

Required Experience and Skills

* Troubleshooting equipment failures and resolving utilizing mechanical tradesmen to execute the work

* Safely securing mechanical system, tanks and utilities for execution of work and confined space entry

* Working in a team environment and influencing others

* Interfacing with various types of rotating equipment

* Interfacing with utility equipment; including chillers, heat exchangers, AHU, WFI generation, clean steam generation and cold storage

* Regulated industry; such pharmaceuticals, food, and or nuclear

* CMMS Plant Maintenance management system

* Communication and organizational skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

* Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business

* Reliability engineering, Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

* Interfacing with sterile manufacturing equipment and sterile/aseptic techniques

* Interfacing with various types of rotating equipment

* Interfacing with utility equipment; including chillers, heat exchangers, AHU, WFI generation, clean steam generators and cold storage units

* Regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, food or nuclear

* SAP Plant Maintenance management system

* Working in a cGMP environment

MMDHJ

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network thats committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as Merck in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as MSD in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the worlds biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R107765