Senior Engineer, Facility & Utilities Operations (On-site)
Merck · Rahway, NJ
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Senior Engineer for Facility & Utilities Operations to support a next-generation biologics GMP facility in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves equipment expertise, facilities maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance, and leadership of operational readiness activities for a state-of-the-art multi-product manufacturing facility.
Where this listing comes from
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What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or related discipline with 5+ years relevant experience
- 3+ years experience in GMP-regulated clean utilities systems and biologics drug substance manufacturing equipment
- Knowledge of HVAC, cold rooms, temperature control units, CMMS, and CCMS systems
- Strong understanding of GMP environments, upstream and downstream processing, cGMP, and EHS requirements
- Experience writing SOPs and technical documents; ability to train employees in technical, compliance, and safety procedures
- Proficiency with DeltaV, Microsoft Office, and project management software; strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
What you'll be doing
- Serve as subject matter expert for innovative facility and utilities equipment operation and user requirements
- Support process equipment, utilities maintenance, and calibration to ensure 24/7/365 building support for critical operations
- Lead facility and utilities planning, vendor management, and support equipment qualification and startup activities
- Drive cGMP and EHS compliance, write and approve SOPs, troubleshoot technical issues, and initiate deviation management
- Coach junior team members, provide on-call support, and collaborate across the network to promote operational consistency
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