Senior Specialist, Engineering – Onsite

MSD

full-time

Posted on: 2/28/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

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💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per year

About the role

Provide end-to-end automation engineering support for the Rahway, NJ FLEx Center
Ensure the reliable and compliant operation of process automation and OT/IT systems
Maintain automation systems in a validated, compliant state per cGMP
Lead and participate in automation system changes, investigations, CAPAs
Develop and execute automation change control
Serve as site automation representative for new products and operational improvements
Represent automation in capital projects
Lead and coordinate installation, integration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification of new automated equipment

BS in Engineering, Science, or Information Systems
minimum of 5 years of related technical support or manufacturing automation experience
Strong knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, Safety, Environmental, data integrity, and validation principles for automation and computer systems
Hands-on experience maintaining validated automation systems
Proficiency with PLC/SCADA and industrial networking fundamentals
Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills
Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Benefits

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation engineeringprocess automationOT/IT systemsautomation change controlFAT/SATcommissioningqualificationPLCSCADAindustrial networking

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillstechnical writingroot cause analysisproblem-solving

Certifications

BS in EngineeringBS in ScienceBS in Information Systems