Merck KGaA Posted September 10, 2026

Graduate/Junior Field Service Engineer - West London

Feltham, London, United Kingdom FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

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.

Your Role:

As a Graduate/Junior Field Service Engineer, you will be the technical backbone of our Life Science business. Your role is crucial in ensuring our customers receive the highest quality service and support.

Here's a glimpse of your exciting responsibilities:

Installation & Commissioning: Expertly install and commission instrumentation, predominately lab water purification systems at various client sites, ensuring optimal performance from day one.

Maintenance & Servicing: Perform regular maintenance and servicing to keep systems running smoothly, preventing downtime, and ensuring reliability.

Repairs: Diagnose and repair any issues with precision and speed, minimizing disruptions for our clients

Validation: Validate and calibrate equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Customer Support: Provide exceptional support and training to customers, empowering them to utilise our systems to their full potential.

Sales: Generate leads for new hardware, consumables, accessories, and service contracts via the current CRM tool.

Travel: Enjoy a dynamic role with travel predominantly around the West or North West London area (depending on your location), offering new challenges and experiences every day.

Who you are:

Education: Degree, Apprenticeship or equivalent level qualification in either an Engineering or Scientific discipline.

Location: Candidates must be located on territory on the West or North West side of London within the M25.

Problem Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Customer focus: Excellent communication skills and customer-centric approach.

Adaptability: Flexibility to travel and adapt to varying work environments.

Team Player: Collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently.

Experience: Previous field service experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Comprehensive training and onboarding will be provided.

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
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Feltham, London, United Kingdom
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 3374 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

3374Comparable roles tracked
3074Currently active
173Companies hiring similar roles
61Countries represented

Salary context

793 of 3374 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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Highest disclosed · Head of Analytical Development · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $42,650 – $381,150 (median $128,400)

Where these roles are based

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United States1532
Germany216
India155
France145
Ireland130
China121

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Seniority mix

1484 of 3374 peers have a known seniority level

Senior403
Manager351
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc198
Associate142
Principal126
Director106
Associate Director104
Senior Director47
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

21 of 3374 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Rare Disease3
Oncology2
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Respiratory1
Immunology1

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