Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated and growth-oriented Maintenance Shift Engineer to join our Engineering and Maintenance team. This role is critical in ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of our manufacturing processes and facilities. The successful candidate will support our strategic operating priorities, focusing on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Execution: Drive the execution and prioritization of maintenance work to improve equipment uptime and reliability. Act as the shift manager directing maintenance teams to ensure safe and compliant work execution on nights and weekends.
Technical Support: Provide hands-on maintenance support for complex troubleshooting and repairs of equipment. Analyze maintenance performance and work orders to identify trends and reduce reactive work.
Safety and Compliance: Implement safe work controls in accordance with OSHA, state, local, and site safety regulations. Support safety programs (e.g., LOTO, HECP) and participate in divisional audits.
Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations for equipment failures, ensuring thorough documentation and corrective actions. Collaborate with Operations, Technology, and Quality teams to identify root causes and implement improvements.
Training and Development: Mentor and collaborate with skilled craft personnel to enhance team capabilities.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvement projects focused on equipment uptime, cost minimization, and maintaining process consistency.
Day Shift Schedule 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Night Shift Schedule 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
Education and Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or similar) with two years of experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments.
Experience:
Required:
Experience troubleshooting and resolving equipment failures.
Proficient in reading and understanding P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams.
Experience implementing OSHA governed high-risk work permit standards.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, food, etc.).
Knowledge of reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and process safety management.
Familiarity with sterile manufacturing equipment and cGMP environments.
Experience with SAP and GMP-compliant maintenance databases.
Skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
VETJOBS
Required Skills:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical Systems, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Maintenance, Process Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Safety Procedures, Technical Problem-SolvingPreferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$85,600.00 - $134,800.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - NightValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aJob Posting End Date:
01/26/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.