Lead Manufacturing Automation Project Manager

Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.  Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health.  As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.  Project Management: The Lead Automation Project Manager will manage medium to large scale manufacturing automation projects to ensure the projects are delivered of high quality, within budget and on schedule.  This includes following the project through all phases of a project life-cycle including concept, requirements, design, testing, installation, qualification and training.  It will involve working closely with operations, technical staff, other engineering groups and the management of suppliers to ensure a successful implementation. Major Projects include automating production of key products in the biological, chemical and pharmaceutical areas of Merck Manufacturing.Technology & Applications Standards: Develop, champion and implement automation best practices including leading division-wide standardization initiatives. Technology Management: Manage automation technologies including assessment of technology trends, understanding MMD’s (Merck Manufacturing Division) business needs, development of business case justifications and recommending strategic directions.Employ technologies including but not limited to: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Facilities Automation Systems (BAS) Process Data Management Systems Process Data Integration and Analysis System Integration Services Position can be located out of our West Point, PA or Whitehouse Station, NJ facilities. Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent preferred. A minimum of 10 years in automation or information technology including significant experience and demonstrated accomplishments in the successful implementation and project management of manufacturing automation/execution/data analysis systems utilizing the technologies above for solid dosage pharmaceutical, biological and bulk chemical manufacturing 40% domestic and/or international travel Desired: A minimum of 3 years manufacturing operations or related experience is preferred Relevant experience in information technologies that support automation Six Sigma Black belt and or Greenbelt preferred PMP / PMI certification preferredConsistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose — bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world. We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels.  Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.   To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # ENG001720. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V — proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Our work is someone’s hope.  Join us.Where patients come first — Merck Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:   Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.  Please, no phone calls or emails.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.