Job Description

The BAS Manager is responsible for advanced engineering, optimization, and lifecycle management of BAS systems across the Rahway campus. This role leads a team that performs complex troubleshooting, system design, and capital project execution, while driving standardization, digital integration, and long-term BAS strategy.

The manager acts as a subject matter expert and provides technical leadership across BAS platforms and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

BAS System Engineering & Ownership

• Lead administration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of BAS systems.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of integrated systems, including network, server, and field-level issues.

• Develop and maintain system standards, architecture, documentation, and databases.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Support BAS scope for capital projects including design, specifications, installation, and commissioning.

• Support system upgrades, migrations, and expansions (hardware and software).

• Drive integration with enterprise systems (e.g., historians, analytics platforms, OT/IT interfaces).

• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Optimization & Digital Integration

• Develop advanced trending, analytics, and reporting strategies to improve system performance.

• Drive energy optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Standardize naming conventions, control strategies, and system configurations.

Site Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a BAS subject matter expert to Utilities, Facilities, IT, and Engineering teams.

• Mentor junior specialist and provide technical guidance.

• Support compliance, audits, and documentation requirements.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum 8+ years of experience with building automation or industrial automation systems.

• Strong experience with HVAC systems, environmental controls, and utility infrastructure.

• Significant experience with Schneider Electric EBO .

• Experience with BAS upgrades, integrations, and capital projects.

• Strong knowledge of control systems architecture, field devices, and system networking.

• Experience with system integration technologies (e.g., OPC, BACnet, Modbus).

• Experience with data historians and analytics platforms (e.g., PI or similar).

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems.

• Strong communication, leadership, and management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated environments.

• Experience with OT/IT integration and cybersecurity for BAS systems.

• Experience with commissioning/qualification and validation documentation.

• Exposure to enterprise energy management and sustainability programs.

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Required Skills:

Budget Management, Building Automation Systems, Commercial Property Management, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Compliance, Goal-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Maintenance Management, Site Acquisitions, System Integration, Systems Troubleshooting, Team Supervision, Technical Training, Utilities Management

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

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.

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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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

06/26/2026

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