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Data Virtualization Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Sr. Spclst , OT Research Infrastructure

West Point, PA · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

... virtualization,backups, archival, data flows, interfaces, and integrations. * Collaborate with Research & Development scientists and engineers to identify plant automation, research automation ...

$105K - $143K/yr

... virtualization, - backups, archival, data flows, interfaces, and integrations. - Collaborate with Research & Development scientists and engineers to identify plant automation, research automation ...

Troubleshoot and diagnose problems within the OT network infrastructure, including virtualization ... Work in a way that models respect for employee safety, EHS, quality, compliance, data integrity ...

Troubleshoot and diagnose problems within the OT network infrastructure, including virtualization ... Work in a way that models respect for employee safety, EHS, quality, compliance, data integrity ...

... and virtualized servers, cloud platforms, and storage solutions. • Develop and optimize hybrid ... and data growth. • Lead cloud migrations and optimization initiatives, ensuring a seamless ...

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Data Virtualization Engineers play a key role in bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights by working closely with business analysts and data scientists. They design and maintain virtual data layers that allow these teams to access integrated, real-time data from multiple sources without having to manage the underlying complexities. Regular collaboration often includes requirements gathering, troubleshooting data access issues, and optimizing queries to ensure performance and accuracy. This cross-functional teamwork helps ensure that data-driven decisions are based on timely, trustworthy information.

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A Data Virtualization Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in creating and managing data virtualization solutions, which allow organizations to access and integrate data from multiple sources without physically moving or replicating it. They design, implement, and maintain data virtualization platforms, enabling real-time data access for analytics, reporting, and business intelligence. These engineers work closely with data architects, business analysts, and IT teams to ensure seamless data integration and optimal performance. Their work simplifies data management and helps organizations make faster, data-driven decisions.
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Sr. Spclst , OT Research Infrastructure

MSD

West Point, PA • On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Description

RaDS IT Research Infrastructure Product Line (RIPL)is seeking aSenior Specialist, PlantAutomation,OT Infrastructure, Controls & Industrial Automationto support pilotplant automation, process automation, control systems, and IT/OT infrastructure in a regulated research and manufacturing environment.This role designs, builds, integrates, and supportsOTautomationsolutionsacrosscurrentandfutureplant automationarchitectures. Key technologies include PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS,DeltaV, MES, PI Historian, virtualization, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, and system integration. The role partners with scientists, engineers, IT architects, infrastructure, quality, vendors, and site operations to improve reliability, efficiency, troubleshooting, and productivity.

The primary location is Rahway, NJ or West Point, PA and will provide support services to other sites.

Job Description/ Key Responsibilities

  • Optimize IT/OT infrastructure for plant automation, process control, industrial automation, and manufacturing automationby identifying gaps,trends,efficiencies, andtechnology refreshopportunities.

  • Build, maintain, and support OT infrastructure for GMP manufacturing and pilot plant operations, including secure industrial networks,controlsystems,and OT cybersecuritypractices.

  • Lead or support project scoping, technical requirements, IT infrastructure deliverables,commissioning readiness,estimates,andautomation infrastructure solutions.

  • Partnerwithstakeholders, scientists, automation engineers, process engineers, controls engineers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to translateneeds intotechnical requirements.

  • Contribute to solution architecture for plant automation, OT infrastructure, industrial networks, SCADA, MES, PI Historian, virtualization, on-premisessystems, and cloud-connected components.

  • Provide technicalsupport for automation systems, control systems, and OT infrastructure, includingtroubleshooting,incident resolution, root cause analysis,and continuous service improvement.

  • Map, design, and maintainIT/OTservice architecture diagrams, including controlnetworks, servers, virtualization,backups, archival, data flows, interfaces, and integrations.

  • Collaborate with Research & Development scientists and engineers to identify plant automation, research automation, manufacturing automation, and data integration needs.

  • Workwith instrument vendors, automation suppliers, system integrators, and equipment manufacturers to evaluate and implementplant automation, process automation,and industrial controltechnologies.

  • Providetimely IT support forinvestigations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and resolutionwhilepartnering withinfrastructure, engineering,security, risk, quality, and complianceteams.

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in automation, engineering, computer science, or computer engineering related degree.

  • A Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • 5 years of experience with upstream manufacturing systems, pilot plant automation, process automation, or manufacturing automation platforms such asDeltaV, Eppendorf, AMBR, DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA,control systems, networking, virtualization, server management, capitalprojects, and PI Historiandata integration.

  • 4 years of hands-on experiencewithRockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI configuration, SCADA systems, OT cybersecurity, OT data architecture, MES, industrial networking, or IT/OT integration.

  • 4 years ofknowledge of VMware, virtualized OT environments,DeltaV, PI / PI Historian, MES, SCADA backup and archival, data retention, Windows servers, and regulated computer system support.

  • 4 years of experience with industrial networking, switches, VLANs, subnets, firewalls, Windows Active Directory, virtual infrastructure,servers, andOT network segmentation.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing software and hardware, including Ignition, MES, SAP, HMI, PLC, SCADA, DCS, industrial PCs, servers, switches, firewalls, andnetwork equipment.

  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, incident management, and operational support skills in plant automation or industrial controlsystems.

  • Experience buildingsupportmodels for plant automation, OT infrastructure, and industrial control systems, includingownership,escalation, runbooks, monitoring,andimprovement.

  • Ability to lead multiple IT, OT infrastructure, controls, automation, and system integration projects.

  • Able to work independently andcross-functionallywith automation engineers, process engineers, manufacturing users, infrastructure, cybersecurity, quality, and vendors.

  • Excellent collaboration, communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Understandingof SDLC, validation, change control, computer system lifecycle, and regulated system support.

Required Skills:

Automation Engineering, Capital Projects, Crisis Management, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Delivering Value, Design Applications, Enterprise Systems, GMP Compliance, IEC 62304, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Learning New Concepts, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, System Integration, Technology Adaptation, Testing, VMware Workstation

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/14/2026

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