Merck KGaA Posted October 1, 2026

Sr. Automation Engineer

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Senior Automation Engineer role will serve as the administrator of our facilities automation systems, and all production computerized systems to ensure reliable and compliant operation. The position will apply equipment and process understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing including operational efficiencies, process design, specifications, vendor management, qualification, safety and asset lifecycle management. You will be responsible for being the lead on automation projects, providing guidance to the automation team. This position does not supervise any staff, control any budget dollars or have any approval authority.

Major Position Activities & Responsibilities:

Will be the Automation Team Lead providing guidance and assistance on automation projects.

Will be the technical expert and administrator on computerized systems such as Allen Bradley, Honeywell and Wonderware. Responsibilities will include user access management across all systems supporting facilities, manufacturing and packaging.

Designs and performs routine maintenance tasks on computerized systems to ensure reliable operation and proper maintenance of backups.

Manages site SOPs and practices related to computerized systems to ensure CFR Part 11 compliance with emphasis on data integrity.

Provides daily support and oversight of site automation and leads periodic reviews of system performance to identify problem areas and drive continuous improvement.

Provides end user training for the operator controls of these systems.

Supports service work and system upgrades, including system administration tasks, coordination of vendor activities and qualification work.

Provides ongoing support to maintenance staff to solve complex problems, understand and coach failure modes, and prepare technical solutions on computerized systems.

Provides ongoing support to maintenance staff to solve complex problems, understand and coach failure modes, and prepare technical solutions on computerized systems.

Will serve as project lead and/or technical subject matter expert on site automation and computerized system projects.

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Computer or Electrical preferred), or equivalence of certifications and experience.

10 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment and

5 or more years in a pharmaceutical / drug manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of CFR Part 11 (EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 11 and ISPE GAMP Guidelines)

Building Automation Systems programming, troubleshooting and administration

Knowledge of Computerized Systems qualification and validation

Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA)

Must have good written and verbal skills

Requires manual dexterity, physical agility and the ability to lift 60 lbs.

Pay Range for this position: $110,300 - $165,500

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 641 comparable Senior Manufacturing & CMC roles across 87 biopharma companies.

641Comparable roles tracked
603Currently active
87Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

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Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $110,300/yr – $165,500/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Technician Calibration - Maintenance · Mylan Technologies, Inc. $37,000/yr – $80,000/yr
Peer group range $58,500 – $215,300 (median $151,700)

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