New Product Introduction Engineer

Merck & Co.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a New Product Introduction Engineer at our Mesa, Arizona facility. This role involves supporting process development and production of low-volume products while collaborating across departments to achieve project goals.

The ideal candidate should hold a BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, possess strong communication skills, and have up to 2 years of manufacturing experience. Hands-on ability with laboratory tools is also required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of manufacturing experience in related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory tools.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all operations meet EH&S expectations.
• Monitor daily production operations and validate lot builds.
• Support the scale-up process for pilot plant operations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to interact productively with all levels of the organization

Education

BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Applications

Job description

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, Arizona facility for a New Product Introduction Engineer – CMP Pilot Plant!

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry – where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials empower manufacturers to build the microchips that power AI, computers, EVs, smartphones, and more.

We are a global business‑to‑business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and R&D facilities, located in Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

The Role

The Pilot Plant Lab Engineer supports process development and the production of low‑volume products. Key responsibilities include performing SAP transactions, contributing to CIP projects, conducting Engineering Reviews, and managing equipment. Additionally, the role involves collaborating within the team and across departments to achieve project goals effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure that all operations are conducted within site EH&S expectations, and consistent with Fujifilm core values. Provide immediate support for investigating any EH&S deviations, including near miss incidents and concerns raised by manufacturing personnel.
• Monitor daily production operations, including reviews of operating data and data trends to validate lot builds and to identify any potential deviations from normal operations. Investigate product, process, and equipment deviations with the intent of identifying root causes and contributing factors. Develop and implement containment strategies so that product integrity and output can be maintained while corrective action plans are developed and implemented.
• Support the scale‑up process for pilot plant operations, evaluating feasibility and identifying potential risks. Develop and implement action plans to mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions from laboratory to pilot‑scale production.
• Manage raw material selection process, including inventory, reviewing raw material quality data and releasing raw materials in LIMS and SAP for use in specific customer/product combinations.
• Develop and implement the strategies and processes necessary to consolidate all currently available electronic data onto a common platform so that it is available for process validation and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–2 years manufacturing experience in related industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact productively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• Experience with LIMS, SAP, JMP.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory tools.

Additional Requirements

• Resilience – Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication – Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making – Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension – Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills – Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).