Manufacturing Automation Specialist

Job Description

Role Summary 

The R2 MES Digital Record Author independently manages digital record lifecycle activities and provides front-line support for MES execution. This role plays a key part in maintaining system integrity, supporting investigations, and improving operational performance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Independently author, update, and maintain MES digital records 

• Ensure compliance with MES standards, data integrity, and documentation requirements 

• Provide Level 1 troubleshooting support for MES-related issues 

• Participate in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align records with manufacturing processes 

• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing with less experienced authors 

Scope & Expectations 

• Works independently on standard assignments 

• Actively contributes to troubleshooting and issue resolution 

• Balances execution, support, and continuous improvement activities 

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma and at least 2 years of experience.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or other technical degree (preferred).

QUALIFICATIONS: Required

• Experience working with MES digital records 

• ​Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent facilitation, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of integrated Manufacturing Execution Systems.

• Understanding of cGMP, and Process Automation System Life Cycle methodologies.

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Required Skills:

Business Process Improvements, Corrective Action Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Team Collaboration, Data Management, Deviation Investigations, Integrity Management, Interdepartmental Coordination, Issue Management, Preventive Action, Process Manufacturing

Preferred Skills:

Automation Engineering, cGMP Regulations, HR Project Management, Lean Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Manufacturing, Quality Control Systems, SAP Architecture, SAP Best Practices, SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (SAP BPC), SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Consulting, SAP CRM, SAP Development, SAP Implementations, SAP Knowledge, SAP Logistics, SAP Procurement, SAP Project Management, SAP Service Management, SAP Systems, Technical Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This 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.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

07/22/2026

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Requisition ID:R406890

Salary : $87,300 - $137,400