Merck KGaA Posted October 21, 2026

Associate Process Engineer

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

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

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.

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

Your Role:

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

Serve as a bridge between the Engineering team and the Millipore Sigma Life Science business to execute both high-level strategic and immediate tactical projects.

Own the continuous improvement of production processes, specifically targeting gains in efficiency, quality, and performance.

Provide hands-on, day-to-day troubleshooting and technical guidance for manufacturing issues or process changes.

Define and deploy improvement strategies on the production floor using Lean SixSigma methodology to reduce waste and boost efficiency.

Focus on implementing sustainable solutions that prevent recurrence and ensure a stable manufacturing environment. Manage and execute process improvement projects within stipulated timeframes and budget constraints, ensuring they meet intended design specifications as per the capability of Project Excellence.

Conduct comprehensive process analysis and develop solutions for optimal process performance, ensuring integration of new technologies and analytics tools as needed.

Develop and implement standardized production systems that facilitate easy maintenance, minimize downtime, and reduce maintenance costs based on the design for maintenance capability.

Contribute to the execution of the Life Science strategy and strive for technological advancement by evaluating effective, sustainable, and state-of-the-art solutions in line with applicable safety and quality requirements.

Physical Attributes:

Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, or crouch for long periods of time.

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hardhat, safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, safety harness and protective clothing.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or other Engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or other Engineering discipline.

1+ years' experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Experience with Lean Six Sigma.

PMP certification.

1+ years’ experience in a GMP production environment.

Pay Range for this position: $33/hr - $51/hr ​

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
Associate
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 715 comparable Associate Manufacturing & CMC roles across 100 biopharma companies.

715Comparable roles tracked
653Currently active
100Companies hiring similar roles
40Countries represented

Salary context

165 of 715 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

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Rare Disease3
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