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Job Description
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 Operation’s 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 Operation’s 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
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Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation, Chemical Biology, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, Electrical Systems, Engineering Design, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Fixed Assets, Maintenance Planning, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Mentorship, Operations Coordination, Predictive Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Safety Procedures, ShiftPlanning, Steam Cleaning, Steam Generators {+ 2 more}Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$87,300.00 - $137,400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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