Merck KGaA Posted September 12, 2026

Megasys Technician

Santa Clara, California, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Location:   Santa Clara, California

Shift:

Department:  EL-ND-DWSJ Santa Clara Megasys

Recruiter:  Ashley Hennessy

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Your Role: 

EMD Electronics in Santa Clara, CA is adding Megasys Technicians to their team! MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Megasys Technicians will work with Engineers and Operations teams in a wafer fab cleanroom environment to ensure that existing semiconductor processing equipment is repaired and maintained in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Perform Safety Protocol check on all equipment before maintenance or service work

Assist with equipment upgrade or installation projects as needed

Maintain and improve equipment performance by providing timely repair and maintenance for critical products deliverables

Foster the adoption of continuous improvement as a way of life; creating a culture of execution

Handle the task of installing and upgrading tools to ensure the control of cost and delivery of quality work

Conduct thorough troubleshooting of equipment problems and report detailed findings

Analyze equipment malfunctions and failures and accordingly develop corrective actions

Maintain record of all equipment serviced, next due date, remarks for follow up, etc.

Work safely with hazardous chemicals and materials

Technicians are scheduled 12-hour compressed shifts, including nights and weekends.

Physical Attributes:

Lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.

Working with toxic materials requiring the use of a respirator

Crouching, climbing a stepstool, reaching, twisting

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience in a semiconductor fab environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline

Vacuum experience with UHV on PVD and/or CVD systems as well as ALD Chambers

Ability to debug systems with the help of schematics and manuals

Ability to work without supervision

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Familiarity with engineering drawings and the materials used for maintenance

Motivated, focused self-starter with high energy

Excellent computer skills

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

RSREMD

Pay Range for this position: $34-$52/hour

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
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 2526 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 157 biopharma companies.

2526Comparable roles tracked
2229Currently active
157Companies hiring similar roles
61Countries 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 $34/hr – $52/hr (≈ $70,720–$108,160/yr)
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Peer group range $2,800 – $314,750 (median $122,924)

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Switzerland89
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Associate129
Principal99
Associate Director90
Director86
Senior Director33
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Executive/VP6

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Oncology1
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