Associate Specialist, Engineering

MSD

Associate Specialist, Engineering providing end-to-end automation engineering support at FLEx Center in Rahway, NJ. Ensuring compliance and reliability of process automation and OT/IT systems in sterile clinical manufacturing.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,900 - $113,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Support the successful implementation of automation solutions, including both platform technologies and associated reporting needs
Execute / develop appropriate system validation, change control and user test acceptance documents (UAT)
Maintain automation systems in a validated state, as part of an active/ongoing lifecycle management program and in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Troubleshoot challenging equipment/automation issues to improve equipment/automation system performance to support PSIM readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering science, computer science, or Information system
Knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, Safety, Environmental, data integrity, and validation principles for automation and computer systems
Basic understanding of PLC/SCADA and industrial networking fundamentals; ability to troubleshoot across controls, instrumentation, electrical, and software layers
Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving skills; continuous improvement mindset
Strong technical writing capabilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers and vendors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 engineeringsystem validationchange controluser acceptance testingPLCSCADAindustrial networkingroot cause analysisproblem-solvingtechnical writing

Soft Skills

continuous improvement mindseteffective communicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

BS in EngineeringBS in Computer ScienceBS in Information Systems