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Merck · 9 hours ago

Sr. Tech, Engineering

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Merck is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking a Sr. Tech, Engineering to provide technical support to their manufacturing site. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting utility and clean utility equipment, developing SOPs, and supporting various engineering processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, work with and troubleshoot complex process systems, including but not limited to: Utility Equipment (e.g. boilers, chillers, Cooling towers air compressors, waste deactivation systems)

Clean Utility Equipment (e.g. HVAC, Clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, compressed gas systems)

Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC))

Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems

Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment) Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager

Contributes to the performance and results of the department

Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems; collaborates with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units

Responsible for assisting in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhances the operation and/or engineering processes

Adapts and implements departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecard to address local business, service and operational challenges

Develop and execute engineering change request (ECRs), as necessary

The successful candidate should be able to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and identify root cause

Provide input to investigate deviations, with responsibility to interface with approvers

Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures

Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc

Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties

Actively supports safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates

Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems

Support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down through the organization

Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given to issues as they arise

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request

Working as a SME, provide necessary training for system maintenance as needed

Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment

Ensure inventory transactions are complete, timely, and accurate

Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings

Qualification

Utility Equipment MaintenanceClean Utility EquipmentProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)GMP OperationsSAP ExperienceCalibration Management SoftwareHVAC SystemsSafety ProceduresCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

4 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems)

Familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations

Good oral and written communication skills

Physical requirements – Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required

Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems

Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required

Available for 'On-Call' work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed

Preferred

Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation

SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems

cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment

Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts

Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, Cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, WFI

Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc

Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel

Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC's, Siemens Apogee BAS

Refrigeration license