Specialist, Engineering

Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities, and Validation.

• Create and modify job plans for PM, PdM and CM maintenance tasks including: labor, materials, special tools, special PPE, permits, work procedures, and drawings/sketches as necessary.

• Interface with work order initiators to confirm scope and priority of work.

• Evaluate spare parts inventory levels and item descriptions as necessary to ensure optimal levels of spare parts and to enhance ease of finding items. Ensure parts are linked to the appropriate equipment within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Review completed work orders to measure planning effectiveness and enhance integrity of maintenance work plans.

• Develop standard work order plans for regularly recurring repair jobs, to simplify the planning process.

• Procure outside services as needed.

• Perform periodic reviews of maintenance and calibration work plans for optimization.

• Work closely with maintenance supervisors and schedulers to build rolling 4-week maintenance schedule.

• Screen and review all plannable work orders coming from production and utilities areas.

• Assist maintenance engineers with the implementation of Preventative Maintenance Optimization (PMO) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) including equipment lubrication, vibration analysis, etc.

• Identify obsolete rotating equipment and develop plans for proactive upgrade/replacement.

• Generate work plans for shut-down activities and coordinates with operations.

• Maintain the parts kitting process within mechanical storeroom.

• Documentation integrity: add maintenance related literature to equipment tag files and add equipment into CMMS as needed.

• Prepare and maintain maintenance reports applicable to Key Performance Indicators for planning efficiency and effectiveness.

• Provide mechanical design assistance to craftsman and contractors, ensure engineering drawings are updated.

• Provide technical troubleshooting expertise and engineering drawings upon request.

• BS Degree in mechanical or related engineering, AS Degree in mechanical technology, or completion of a nationally recognized apprenticeship program in a mechanical discipline

• Minimum Five (5) years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing facility or equivalent military training in a mechanical field is required

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• Familiarity and detailed knowledge of manufacturing rotating equipment and utility supply systems

• Planning/Scheduling Background within a manufacturing facility strongly preferred

• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System software (SAP, MAXIMO) strongly preferred

• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project)

• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (MicroStation, AutoCAD)

• Superior communication and listening skills

• Ability to read technical manuals/drawings, write job procedures and perform basic math

• Ability to learn how to use a digital camera and photo software

• Ability to learn how to make simple sketches

• Ability to interface with vendors and contractors as necessary

• Ability to understand and apply the site's safety and compliance requirements regarding maintenance execution activities

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

Invent. Impact. Inspire.

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In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Requisition ID:R121273