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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Senior Equipment Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$101,388 / year median in Maryland
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Equipment Engineer
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.Your RoleAs a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will play a high-visibility role in keeping critical laboratory operations safe, reliable, compliant, and audit-ready. This position blends hands-on engineering troubleshooting with technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and continuous process improvement. You will move confidently between resolving complex instrument failures, optimizing maintenance workflows, and serving as a trusted technical partner to internal laboratory teams and external regulators.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across a wide range of laboratory and analytical equipment
- Manage work orders, preventive schedules, and equipment history using Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM) or similar CMMS platforms
- Perform complex troubleshooting to resolve technical failures, equipment deviations, and adverse performance trends
- Provide technical guidance, work reviews, and mentorship to junior maintenance technicians
- Coordinate external vendors, field service engineers, and contractors for specialized repairs and calibrations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, streamline compliance, and lower operational costs
- Act as a primary subject matter expert representing equipment operations during client inspections and regulatory audits Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline AND 4+ years of experience in scientific equipment maintenance OR
- Associate degree in a technical discipline (such as Electromechanical Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Instrumentation, or Industrial Automation) AND 5+ years of experience in scientific equipment maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support in a regulated (GMP/GLP) environment
- Practical experience using CMMS platforms such as Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM) or similar asset management systems
- Experience leading deviation investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPAs to ensure audit readiness
- Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and cross-functional partners like QA, Validation, and Facilities
- Strong customer service and communication skills to act as a responsive, credible partner to internal lab teams
- Experience providing technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to maintenance technicians
- Track record of driving continuous improvements to streamline workflows and reduce equipment operational risk Salary Range for this position - $80,700 - $136,000 annually The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance