Senior Automation Engineer DeltaV Specialist
MSDIreland
Posted March 27, 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 – 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
Join our Process Automation team as a Senior Automation Engineer, leading automation platform solutions and designing, developing, and implementing Emerson DeltaV DCS in a state-of-the-art biologics facility in Dunboyne, Ireland.
Requirements
- Automation Systems: System owner of DeltaV DCS and OEM in a facility operating Intensified Fed Batch and Continuous Manufacturing.
- Identify and lead Continuous Improvement projects impacting automation platform technologies.
- Support troubleshooting of complex equipment/automation issues, implementing change in compliance with company policies, cGMP regulations and industry best practice while maintaining automation systems validated state.
- Effectively collaborates with internal cross functional teams and BMSO network partners, Automation CoE, Clinical Development and commercial manufacturing facilities.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering, Tech Transfer and Manufacturing Operations to maintain alignment within our network and standardize/Introduce next-gen technologies to deliver late-phase Clinical or Commercial supply.
- Serve as the automation technical lead for site capital projects and participate to enhance Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system.
- Manage automation service contract partners to ensure effective delivery adhering to cost and compliance requirements.
- Support the qualification of new systems, write, review, and/or execute test documents, maintaining automation system compliance, validated state and inspection readiness.
- Own or support investigations for automation-related events or non-conformances, perform root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
- Responsible for Change management and Implementation for automation-related changes, ensuring alignment with SDLC, change control, and GMP standards.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave