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USA - Delaware - Wilmington (Biotech) · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$87k-$137kDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementHRISGMPMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • The Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead is responsible for the site-wide operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BAS infrastructure, supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and critical facilities.
  • This role provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in Siemens Desigo CC systems, including configuration, programming, and system lifecycle management, while supporting a team of required resources.
  • The BAS lead ensures reliable, compliant, and secure facility automation, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant site operations aligned with our company's engineering, quality, and sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Own the day-to-day performance and reliability of site BAS, including systems supporting:
  • Environmental monitoring support
  • Serve as the site technical lead for Siemens Desigo CC, including system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead root cause investigations and resolution of BAS deviations, alarms, and system issues, minimizing impact to GMP operations.
  • Establish clear technical standards, expectations, and performance goals for BAS support activities.
  • Review and approve BAS design changes, logic updates, and system expansions.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve deviations, CAPAs, and inspections related to BAS.
  • Develop and execute BAS lifecycle management plans, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and system standardization.
  • Drive continuous improvement in:

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with building automation systems
  • Experience with building automation applications such as Siemens Desigo
  • Knowledge of IT/OT networking, cybersecurity, and BAS architectures.
  • Familiarity with alarm management and energy optimization initiatives.
  • Experience managing vendors and system integrators.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation) or equivalent experience.
  • Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation) or equivalent experience.
  • Understanding of HVAC, cleanroom, and utility automation systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • This position plays a critical role in ensuring facility and environmental control reliability for a high‑profile GMP site. The BAS lead directly enables safe product manufacture, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while shaping the long‑term evolution of BAS capabilities at the site.
  • Required Skills:
  • Audit Management, Build Automation, Building Automation Systems, Business Process Improvements, Continuous Process Improvement, Cybersecurity, Data Management, GMP Compliance, Maintenance Processes, Medical Devices, Networks, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Leadership, Technology Integrations
  • Preferred Skills:

Nice to have

  • GMP experience preferred, including validation, change control, compliance, and SDLC practices.

Skills

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  • The salary range for this role is
  • $87,300.00 - $137,400.00
  • More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
  • The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is

Company info

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  • 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.

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