Automation Engineer
MSDWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world â and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
The Automation Engineer is responsible for the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of automation and shopâfloor digital systems at the Upper Hutt site. The role supports GxP manufacturing and utilities by maintaining compliant computerized systems, improving access to reliable shopâfloor data, and ensuring systems remain fit for purpose and auditâready throughout their lifecycle.
Requirements
- Automation Testing
- Business Process Improvements
- Data Management
- Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP)
- Manufacturing Automation
- Manufacturing Systems
- Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI)
- Process Control Automation
- Process Control Systems
- Production Automation
- Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk PharmaSuite
- SCADA Control Systems
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- SQL Reports
- Time Management
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Benefits