Maintenance Engineer

Merck Life Science; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own and deliver CAPEX projects from business case through commissioning, ensuring reliable mechanical performance, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization of production assets.

Responsibilities include leading design, procurement strategy, governance, and handover to operations, while coordinating engineering, EHS, QA, Finance, and Operations to meet on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (MBA or PMP certification a plus).
• 5–8+ years in CAPEX project management and mechanical maintenance in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or life-science environments.
• Strong financial acumen (ROI/NPV, cash flow) and familiarity with CAPEX governance.
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, MAXIMO) and experience managing spare parts and service contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites/partners as required.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver CAPEX projects from business case through commissioning while ensuring mechanical performance, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization.
• Lead project initiation, scoping, detailed design, procurement strategy, governance gates, and handover to operations (documentation, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, training).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within budget, and with desired quality.
• Manage external partners (vendors, EPCs, contractors) ensuring contract compliance, performance, safety, and sustainability.
• Monitor and control CAPEX budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting; track deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Define and manage maintenance strategies for critical mechanical equipment including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Implement condition-based maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other CMMS-enabled tools to maximize asset availability.
• Plan and execute plant interventions, equipment upgrades, and modifications with mechanical feasibility and safety in mind; support installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal Merck KGaA policies, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in asset lifecycle cost, energy efficiency, maintenance optimization, and value engineering.
• Maintain rigorous CMMS data integrity, spare parts management, and service contracts; drive backlog reduction and maintenance scheduling optimization.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety programs; promote a culture of safe work practices.
• Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and IRR/ROI updates for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

MBA or PMP certification a plus

Tools

SAP PM

MAXIMO

Job description

Your Role: Mechanical engineer

Own and deliver capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from business case through commissioning while ensuring reliable mechanical performance, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization of production assets.

• Develop, validate, and manage business cases for CAPEX projects (costs, benefits, risks, ROI/NPV) and ensure alignment with site strategy.
• Lead project initiation, scoping, detailed design, procurement strategy, governance gates, and seamless handover to operations (documentation, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, training).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, EHS, Facilities, QA, Finance, Operations) to deliver on time, within budget, and with desired quality.
• Manage external partners (vendors, EPCs, contractors) ensuring contract compliance, performance, safety, and sustainability.
• Monitor and control CAPEX budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting; track deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Define and manage maintenance strategies for critical mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, rotating machinery, piping, HVAC, conveyors) including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans.
• Implement condition-based maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other CMMS-enabled tools to maximize asset availability.
• Plan and execute plant interventions, equipment upgrades, and modifications with mechanical feasibility and safety in mind; support installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany policies, as well as safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in asset lifecycle cost, energy efficiency, maintenance optimization, and value engineering.
• Maintain rigorous CMMS data integrity, spare parts management, and service contracts; drive backlog reduction and maintenance scheduling optimization.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety programs; promote a culture of safe work practices.
• Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and IRR/ROI updates for leadership and stakeholders.

Who You Are

Basic/ Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; MBA or PMP certification a plus.
• Experience: 5–8+ years in CAPEX project management and mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or life-science environments.
• Demonstrated track record delivering multi-million-dollar CAPEX projects on time and within budget.
• Strong financial acumen (ROI/NPV, cash flow, cost control) and familiarity with CAPEX governance.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, piping, and related utilities; practical experience with maintenance strategies and reliability concepts.
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, MAXIMO) and experience managing spare parts and service contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites/partners as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP/PMI, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent
• Relevant safety certifications (LOTO, TED, risk assessment training)

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!