Merck KGaA Posted September 3, 2026

Megasys Project Manager

Santa Clara, California, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Location:   Santa Clara, California

Shift:

Department:  EL-ND-DWAS Santa Clara Megasys

Recruiter:  Laura Dockery

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Location:

The Project Manager, Megasys is a field-based role located in Santa Clara, CA (or the surrounding Bay Area).  Approximately 10% domestic travel is required to meet business needs.

Your Role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee the construction of gas and chemical systems for our customers' semiconductor facilities. In this role, you will serve as both a project leader and people manager, directly leading and developing a team of professionals while managing all aspects of project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional operations teams, building a high-performing project team through coaching, mentorship, and clear accountability. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture while driving the successful completion of projects within specified timelines and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and manage the construction and demolition of gas and chemical systems for the semiconductor facility, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget with a team of engineers and technicians.

Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure the timely delivery of milestones within the project including start up and commissioning of equipment.

Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and budgets, and monitor progress against these plans.

Manage project risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards throughout the construction process.

Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders and senior management on a regular basis.

Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality results.

Provide regular updates and reports on project progress, budget, and resource utilization.

Schedule: 

The Manager will work a standard Monday through Friday schedule; however, they will be expected to be available for off-hours calls and to coordinate equipment recovery as needed.

Physical Attributes:

75% of time walking throughout the facility (3-5 miles per day).

Climbing of ladders up to 12-foot-tall (utilizing fall protection).

Basic lifting (up to 40lbs).

Bending of the knees and overhead reaching.

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: 

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Science, Construction Management, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience

3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in facilities, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, or the semiconductor industry, with a focus on gas and chemical systems

OR

High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of relevant work experience

5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in facilities, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, or the semiconductor industry, with a focus on gas and chemical systems

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and build high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering, Chemical Science, Construction Management, or a related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies

In-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment

Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in project management tools and software

Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to gas and chemical systems in semiconductor manufacturing

Benefits with our team include:

Comprehensive, paid, 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: $144,000 - $170,000

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 .

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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
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 452 comparable Manager Manufacturing & CMC roles across 73 biopharma companies.

452Comparable roles tracked
433Currently active
73Companies hiring similar roles
31Countries represented

Salary context

140 of 452 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $144,000/yr – $170,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director, Digital Scientific Workflows · Merck $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · Regional Manager - Megasys · Merck KGaA $220,000/yr – $250,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $235,000 (median $156,569)

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