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Job DescriptionThe Senior Specialist of Automation serves as the BAS/HVAC technical authority for West Point, GWES Southeast Pennsylvania. The senior specialist is responsible for automation system performance, compliance, reliability, energy optimization, and lifecycle management. The position provides technical leadership to specialists and technicians while leading capital projects, managing change controls, supporting audits, and maintaining BAS systems in a state of GMP compliance.Key Responsibilities LeadershipLead cross-functional collaboration between GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division, and IT.Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.Lead investigations and resolution of systemic BAS/HVAC issues.Manage automation and facility system upgrade projects from scope development through commissioning and qualification.Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.TechnicalPerform BAS programming, code changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.Develop and maintain BAS/HVAC Master Plans and obsolescence strategies.Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.Define system requirements, specifications, sequences of operation, and data integrity requirements.Support lifecycle cost analysis, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency initiatives.Provide technical oversight for new construction and renovation projects.ComplianceMaintain BAS systems in a validated and inspection-ready state.Manage change controls, including SDLC documentation and approval workflows.Act as BAS/HVAC subject matter expert during audits and inspections.Ensure system documentation, SOPs, training curricula, and compliance records remain current.Support GMP and GLP business areas while maintaining regulatory compliance. A successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate:Advanced BAS/HVAC engineering expertiseAutomation programming and troubleshooting skillsGxP compliance and validation knowledgeChange management and SDLC experienceCapital project managementRoot cause analysis and reliability engineeringCross-functional leadership and stakeholder managementEnergy management and operational optimizationFunctions as a recognized technical expert.Leads projects and initiatives with significant business impact.Provides technical guidance to others.Owns strategy and lifecycle management for critical systems.Operates with a high degree of independence.Represents the organization during regulatory inspections.This role places substantially greater emphasis on:Regulatory complianceQuality interactionsCapital project leadershipStrategic planningTechnical mentorshipAutomation system ownership and administrationEducation:BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering.Requirements:-Minimum 5 years' experience in BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenanceMinimum of 3 year of experience in working with facilities systemsThree years of experience and proficiency working with Siemens BAS systems.Experience in performing engineering calculationsExperience in ASME, ASHRAE and building codesPreferred Experience:Three years of experience with union laborSiemens Insight and Desigo experience.PE and/or PMP certifications/licenseThree years of experience in performing HVAC calculationsRequired Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Corrective Action Management, Cost Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Deviation Management, Engineering Calculations, Equipment Qualification, Facility Management, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Maintenance Supervision, New Construction, Occupational Safety and Health, Regulatory Audits, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Inspections, Scope Development, Sterile Manufacturing, Team Leadership {+ 2 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00This 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. 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 Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully-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: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:No Travel Requirements: 10%Flexible Work Arrangements:Not ApplicableShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):n/aJob Posting End Date:08/28/2026 *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. Requisition ID:R410768 Salary: . Date posted: 08/15/2026