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Associate Director, Manufacturing Automation

at Merck

📍 USA - Delaware - Wilmington (Biotech) Hybrid 💰 $142K – $224K USD / year Posted March 14, 2026
Salary $142K – $224K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 7+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or control systems engineering
Category Operations & Logistics

This role oversees automation and utility systems in a biotech manufacturing environment, focusing on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

  • Lead automation team
  • Oversee manufacturing operations
  • Manage capital projects
  • Ensure compliance and audit readiness
  • Drive continuous improvements

Technical scope includes automation systems, utility support, capital project management, and regulatory standards compliance.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level manufacturing operations professional with 7+ years of experience in automation and utility systems, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

automation engineeringmanufacturing operationsteam managementregulatory compliance
capital project managementaudit readinessbudget oversightcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvement
automation systemsutility systemscapital project tools
automation engineeringmanufacturing operationsutility systemscapital projectsregulatory complianceaudit readinesslife cycle managementbudget controlcross-functional collaborationteam management
automation engineeringmanufacturing operationsutility systemscapital projectsregulatory complianceaudit readinesslife cycle managementbudget controlcross-functional collaborationteam management
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement
Industry Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing
Job Function Manage manufacturing automation and operational excellence
Role Subtype Operations Manager
Tech Domains Manufacturing & Industrial
automation engineeringmanufacturing operationsutility systemscapital projectsregulatory complianceaudit readinesslife cycle managementbudget controlteam managementcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementmanufacturingautomation supportutility systems supportcapital project managementaudit preparationregulatory standards

Lack of experience in manufacturing automation, No leadership or team management skills, Inability to handle regulatory compliance

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