Assoc. Dir., Engineering

Job Description

This position will primarily be responsible for ensuring reliability and efficiency of site operations through data analytics. This role will assess current state analytics and collaborate with COE's to develop a digital strategy for Rahway and support the regional portfolio.

This role will develop a plan to utilize data visualization, data analysis, data monitoring and data modeling to enable better business decisions. Through analysis of equipment history, process data, operating procedures and Failure Modes Effect Analysis and many other data streams, the incumbent will integrate statistical data into visual dashboards information into insight and business decisions.

Primary Activities:

• Interfaces with internal and external groups, gains consensus and contributes to reliable and effective teamwork.
• Data interpretation through statistical techniques
• Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Develop and maintain Site Facility Energy Regression models.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to develop Data Visualization applications to improve their performance and responses.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Aid Operations in identifying and managing asset reliability risks and could impact utility and facility operations.
• Monitor the performance of maintenance metrics, investigate variance from targets and implement action items to improve performance.
• Apply technical skills and ingenuity to correct equipment and system problems that result in downtime or consume excessive maintenance resources or energy.
• Support Life Cycle Asset Management to utility and facility system owners. Develop with PM team maintenance and asset costs to support business decisions regarding repair vs. replacement.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science technology, automation, mathematics, or statistical analysis with at least 3 years of relevant experience in automation, data analysis, or a related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Historian, OPC Servers, IO devices, and Smart Devices.
• Aptitude with Digital Transformation, Equipment Analytics, Process/Equipment Trending, Dashboards, and managing KPI's & Metrics.
• Proven ability to lead projects, developing teams, and building team self-sufficiency.
• 3 years of experience leading multiple large-scale automation initiatives, including data management and data governance.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, handling and prioritizing many simultaneous assignments.
• Demonstrated skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, technical problem-solving, and building partnerships.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in using the following systems and applications: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Allen Bradley, Siemen, HMI's, Historians, OPC Servers, OSI PI, Process analytics & Reliability trending SAP, Maximo, and MATLAB.
• Operational or Maintenance experience in Facility or Utility Systems

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote".

The salary range for this role is
$126,500.00 - $199,100.00

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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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Allen Bradley PLC, Applied Engineering, Building Automation Systems, Buildings Management, Business Decisions, Change Management, Contractor Oversight, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Digital Strategy, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, HVAC Systems, Identifying Risks, Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Safety Leadership, Smart Devices, Social Collaboration, Strategic Thinking {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
08/2/2025
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Requisition ID:R358499