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Sr. Specialist, Engineering (Onsite)

at Merck

📍 USA - New Jersey - Rahway Hybrid 💰 $117K – $184K USD / year Posted March 14, 2026
Salary $117K – $184K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's in Engineering or Science
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves leading pharmaceutical manufacturing operations on second shift, focusing on specialty dosage forms and equipment performance. The engineer will ensure GMP compliance, troubleshoot equipment, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Own technical decisions for shift
  • Evaluate safety, quality, and equipment
  • Lead room and equipment readiness
  • Author GMP documentation
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues

The position requires expertise in GMP manufacturing, equipment troubleshooting, batch documentation, and familiarity with MES and PASX systems. Experience with autoinjectors, spray dryers, and isolators is preferred.

The ideal candidate is a senior manufacturing engineer with over 5 years of GMP pharmaceutical experience, strong knowledge of cGMP, batch documentation, and equipment troubleshooting. They should have leadership skills and experience with specialty equipment like autoinjectors and spray dryers.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science5+ years GMP manufacturingknowledge of cGMPdata integrityequipment troubleshootingbatch documentation
OCTFCTencapsulationautoinjector assemblyspray dryersOEB4/OEB5 isolatorsautomated equipment
MESPASX
GMP manufacturingcGMPbatch documentationCAPAMESPASXautoinjector assemblyspray dryingequipment troubleshootingroot cause analysis
GMP manufacturingcGMPbatch documentationCAPAMESPASXautoinjector assemblyspray dryingautoinjector assemblyequipment troubleshootingroot cause analysisequipment setupchangeoverequipment repairequipment replacementequipment optimization
leadershipproblem solvingdecision makingteam coachingcommunicationcollaborationtraining
Industry Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Job Function Lead manufacturing operations and ensure GMP compliance in pharmaceutical production
Role Subtype Manufacturing Engineer
Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No
GMP manufacturingcGMPbatch documentationCAPAMESPASXautoinjector assemblyspray dryingequipment troubleshootingroot cause analysisequipment setupchangeoverequipment repairequipment replacementequipment optimizationpharmaceutical operationsclinical supplymanufacturing engineeringquality assuranceregulatory compliance

Lack of GMP manufacturing experience, No experience with GMP documentation, No leadership or team coaching experience, No relevant technical skills

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