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Process Engineer

Merck KgaA
Jaffrey, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

The Process Engineer 1 is an entry level engineering position responsible for supporting the manufacture and testing of membranes used in high purity filters, prioritizing safety, and maintaining a focus on quality, process control, electro-mechanical assembly, and material handling. Responsible for establishing operating specifications and implementing and improving basic manufacturing techniques. Closely monitors performance of machinery, automated equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action for challenging problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. This position works with higher level engineers to ensure process stability with a focus on maximizing safety, quality, yields, and productivity and requires collaboration with cross functional team to assess risk, disposition product, and resolve problems.

Duties Include

  • Responsible for maintaining efficiency and upkeep of critical manufacturing equipment through effective troubleshooting techniques.

  • Exchanges ideas with other team members and participates leads technical discussions in to realize process improvements and changes.

  • Provides basic leads process support on assigned Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA), implementing robust solutions to address root cause of issues.

  • Responsible for generating, reviewing, and approving engineering, manufacturing, and quality procedures necessary to support production operation, equipment validation/revalidation, and product launch.

  • Ensures adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

  • Leads and implements basic level changes to reduce process waste and variation, and improve yields leads yield improvement and product performance initiatives.

  • Generates capital requests to support new processes and capital equipment purchase.

  • Generates capital requests for new processes and equipment, leads and participates in equipment and process validation activities (including protocol/report development, review, and execution), and manages change requests by initiating, reviewing, and approving, implementing solutions to support operational needs.

  • Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, takes ownership of project tasks and deadlines, and conducts basic process engineering assessments using data to make informed product disposition decisions.

  • Reviews capital equipment fabrication activities to ensure manufacturing, installation, and operational testing conform to industry standards, and user requirements.

This is a week-end position working 3 x 12-hour shifts Saturday, Sunday, and one weekday of choice.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business management, computer science or other life science discipline.

OR

  • High School diploma and 8 years of experience in an FDA regulated medical device manufacturing facility, pharmaceutical facility or other regulated industry supporting automated or manual assembly processes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.

  • Basic Electro-Mechanical, instrument and pneumatic knowledge along with 2 years of experience applying this knowledge to process/equipment design and/or troubleshooting.

  • Proven ability to analyze data sets, apply statistical analysis principles, and clearly summarize conclusions/results.

  • Familiarity with EH&S, ISO, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.

  • Read and understand basic mechanical and electrical drawings and P&ID's.

  • Experience with Microsoft products, Minitab, and CAD software packages.

  • Demonstrates a strong foundation in safe work practices (including lockout/tagout and electrical safety), Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green or Black Belt), excellent communication skills, hands-on expertise with automated fluid skids, web processes, and process development, as well as experience in Process Safety Management and Class I Division 1 environments.

Pay Range for this position: $72,600.00 - $110,700 .00 Annually

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

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!

Salary : $72,600 - $110,700

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