Merck KGaA Posted September 17, 2026

Senior Megasys Technician

Boise, Idaho, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Location:   Boise, Idaho

Shift:  Yes

Department:  EL-ND-NBAWB Austin Megasys (Ed Bluestein) Operations

Recruiter:  Ashley Hennessy

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Your Role: 

MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

In the MEGASYS® technician role, you will be essential in ensuring the supply of chemicals and gases necessary for producing chips used in various electronic devices. This position provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals eager to contribute to a dynamic and expanding business.

As a MEGASYS® technician, you will work full-time, with responsibilities that include 24/7 operations and periodic service calls. You will work with advanced gas and chemical blending equipment, chemical reprocessing, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with all operational and maintenance procedures, as well as emergency preparedness protocols.

Join us in delivering exceptional service and driving flawless execution. If you’re ready to embark on an exciting career in the semiconductor industry and are open to travel and mobility, we have opportunities available nationwide. We seek individuals who are adaptable and willing to travel, with potential relocation options for the right candidates. We would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

Safe operation of assigned chemical and/or gas distribution systems.

Handling and change-out of gas, chemical, and slurry containers.

Gas and chemical equipment troubleshooting and preventative and repair maintenance.

Computer operations to support job functions and customer needs.

Support of quality systems.

Adhering to site protocols and demonstrating a safety-conscious approach.

Primary communication point to customer.

Schedule:

Technicians are scheduled onsite for 12-hour compressed shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline

Understanding of safe work practices and experience in lockout, tag out projects

Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

Technical aptitude to identify parts needed for a replacement or repair

Ability to read flow transmitters, pressure transducers, understand units of measure and use precision measuring equipment

Understand materials of construction and chemical compatibility

Awareness to identify unsafe work conditions and report them to management

Excellent teamwork and people 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

Pay Range for this position: $29-$44/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
Senior
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Boise, Idaho, 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 485 comparable Senior Manufacturing & CMC roles across 78 biopharma companies.

485Comparable roles tracked
453Currently active
78Companies hiring similar roles
32Countries represented

Salary context

189 of 485 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 $29/hr – $44/hr (≈ $60,320–$91,520/yr)
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director, Digital Scientific Workflows · Merck $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · Senior Principal Scientist, Upstream Process Development Group Lead · Merck $190,800/yr – $300,300/yr
Peer group range $0 – $245,550 (median $147,000)

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