Merck KGaA Posted October 21, 2026

Sub-Fab Equipment Specialist

Santa Clara, California, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

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.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) role, you will provide technical expertise and support to the Total Gas & Chemical Megasys (TGCM) Team and customer. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of gas and chemical distribution systems, offering solutions and training to enhance customer service and operational effectiveness.

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:

Train and develop technicians, evaluating performance and improving skills

Identify and implement technical solutions to improve equipment performance

Evaluate business operations and provide expert consultation

Develop and verify technical documentation, including user guides and training materials

Lead the development and implementation of technical solutions

Diagnose and resolve equipment alarms, supporting customer modifications as needed

Prepare and conduct onboarding and continuous training programs

 

Physical Attributes:

75% of 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

 

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

 

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

5+ years of experience in a semiconductor, chemical or other manufacturing setting

1+ years of experience with BCD/PCD and gas-related equipment

1+ years of experience with gas and/or chemical delivery systems in ultra-high purity operation

OR

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

2+ years of experience in a semiconductor, chemical or other manufacturing setting

1+ years of experience with BCD/PCD and gas-related equipment

1+ years of experience with gas and/or chemical delivery systems in ultra-high purity operation

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline

5+ years of experience working in the semiconductor industry

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

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

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Pay range for this position: $49-$75/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.

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
Santa Clara, California, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 3634 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 172 biopharma companies.

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3364Currently active
172Companies hiring similar roles
62Countries represented

Salary context

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This roleSubject $49/hr – $75/hr (≈ $101,920–$156,000/yr)
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