Merck KGaA Posted August 15, 2026

Megasys Quality Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States FULL_TIME
Quality

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About this opportunity

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

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.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

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

Location:

The  Megasys Quality Engineer  is an onsite role in metropolitan Austin, TX.  Minimal domestic travel is required to meet business needs.

 

Your Role: 

MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other sites, participate in off-site meetings, and engage in occasional travel for training and strategic initiatives. Your leadership will be crucial in driving the success of our operations and enhancing customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:  

Develop and maintain inspection reports for safety and quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

Conduct regular audits of operations and maintenance areas according to quality and safety standards to identify non-conformities and areas for improvement.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.

Perform root cause investigations for quality issues and develop Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.

Maintain and update quality documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions.

Train and mentor team members on quality standards and best practices to foster a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and report findings to management, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross functional collaboration and support with PSM program.

Schedule:  

The Quality Engineer will be scheduled on a Monday through Friday work schedule but will be expected to field calls and coordinate recovery of equipment during off hours.

Physical Attributes: 

Walking throughout the facility (up to 3 miles per day)

Basic lifting (up to 40lbs)

Military Veterans: 

MEGASYS® is a military-friendly employer that values the skills obtained through military teamwork.  Our culture and company value the leadership and focus on safety that is obtained from your service.  Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands-on mechanical skill sets are encouraged to apply.

Who You Are 

Minimum Qualifications: 

BS Degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering or assurance

Experience facilitating FMEAs

Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO 9001, and industry standards

Proven experience in conducting audits, inspections, and root cause analysis

Preferred Qualifications: 

Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or similar

Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or ultra-high purity operations

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen)

Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Benefits with our team include: 

Comprehensive, paid, and on the job training program that allows our employees to quickly learn critical technical skills to excel in this role and rapidly progress in their careers

Excellent benefits including a starting vacation allowance of 3 weeks, 6% 401k match programs and medical, dental, and vision benefit coverage on day one of employment!

Tuition assistance program

Pay range for this position: $121,800 - $156,000

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
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 757 comparable Quality roles across 94 biopharma companies.

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725Currently active
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48Countries represented

Salary context

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Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $121,800/yr – $156,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Technician - QC Laboratory · Lilly $13/hr – $29/hr (≈ $26,998–$60,507/yr)
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Associate Director37
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Associate21
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