Merck KGaA Posted August 31, 2026

Field Service Engineer (all genders) Dresden

Dresden, Saxony, Germany FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Your Role

As a Field Service Engineer (all genders) you will be affiliated with our Dresden office while providing field service support to customer sites across Germany and, when required, throughout Europe. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production material systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. These systems enable the production of chips found in technologies such as smartphones, LEDs, and flat-screen TVs. You will ensure the reliable operation of gas and chemical distribution systems, blending equipment, critical monitoring, and life-safety systems while delivering excellent customer service. In this role, you will perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, technical troubleshooting, and accurate service documentation, while providing practical solutions for equipment operation and configuration. This position requires up to 85% travel and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Who you are

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline

2+ years of experience in the semiconductor, chemical or other manufacturing setting is an advantage

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret technical documentation

Experience in performing preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and documenting service activities

Committed to quality, safety, and following established procedures and escalation processes

Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently and remotely;  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; basic German language skills are required

Physically able to perform the essential duties of the role, including lifting equipment, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and wearing and using required personal protective equipment (PPE)

ISO 9000/9001 awareness or knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes is an advantage; A valid passport and driver’s license with a clean driving record (past 36 months) are required

EL-ND-GE Field Services Europe

TA E10 - E11T / Expert 1

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 2556 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

2556Comparable roles tracked
2343Currently active
173Companies hiring similar roles
56Countries represented

Salary context

663 of 2556 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

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.

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Peer group range $0 – $381,150 (median $122,400)

Where these roles are based

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United States1233
India167
Germany133
France95
Ireland91
Netherlands77

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Seniority mix

1172 of 2556 peers have a known seniority level

Senior323
Manager265
Associate154
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc147
Principal88
Director79
Associate Director75
Senior Director34
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

12 of 2556 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease7
Rare Disease2
Oncology2
Dermatology & Aesthetics1

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