Merck KGaA Posted August 15, 2026

Facilities Project Engineer

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States FULL_TIME

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About this opportunity

Work Location:  Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Shift:

Department:  LS-SC-UHEM Maintenance

Recruiter:  Kathy Lewison

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Your Role:

In this role, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee the construction, modification, and upgrading of site infrastructure facilities, ensuring all projects provide technical discipline expertise and meet safety and regulatory standards.

Support the troubleshooting, timely repair, and statutory periodical maintenance of critical HVAC systems, ranging from coolers and freezers to large industrial chillers.

Lead the creation of capital plans for HVAC and Building Management Systems (BMS) to optimize assets, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and with team accountability.

Develop and manage site utility infrastructure to ensure operations are reliable and robust for current manufacturing demands and long-term facility sustainability.

Establish preventative and predictive maintenance (PM) plans where none currently exist and maintain up-to-date site-wide utility specifications and engineering drawings.

Retain overall responsibility for facility electrical systems, including lighting, emergency power, fire alarms, door access controls, and the BMS, while assisting with the site energy management program.

Manage utility and facility contractors, support them in daily activities, and maintain clear communication with critical utility supply companies.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to coordinate with Quality and EHS departments, balancing highly complex independent tasks with collaborative team initiatives.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline.

5+ years’ of experience in project management, engineering, and/or HVAC service and repair.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline.

Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational and project scope conceptualization skills.

Experience with safety and environmental regulations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience working with external contractors.

Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Auto CAD.

Experience with reading and developing electrical line drawings and piping and instrumentation drawings.

Experience with OSHA’s Standards for Construction Safety, Process Safety Management, Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry++.

Pay Range for this position - $97,800-$146,700

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. 

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States
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