Process Engineer

Merck; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in St. Louis, MO seeks an engineer to assist in the research and troubleshooting of defective products to identify potential root-cause failures. You will work with R&D, Engineering, and Operations, maintain production records, and may take on supervising duties as you grow, while helping manage timelines and costs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and the ability to influence process improvements and document control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of engineering experience are required.
• Master's degree and 3 years in process engineering are preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify key process parameters, define their impact on product quality, and subsequently develop and modify formulations, methods and controls to meet quality specifications
• Utilize processing insights to recommend and implement improvements, modifications, or additions to document work
• Support the maintenance of production records and documents
• As you grow in your position, manufacturing supervisory duties may be included
• As the facility is highly team-oriented, the opportunity exists to attend cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams
• You will work with outside contractors and other vendors to manage changes to site automation systems
• In this role you will maintain and adhere to project timelines/schedule and cost

Skills

Engineering experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/ mechanical engineering or related

Master's degree in chemical/ mechanical engineering or related

Job description

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

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.

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

Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma an exciting opportunity now exists to be a member of a critical Life Science manufacturing facility in St. Louis, MO. In this role, you will assist in the research and troubleshooting of defective products in order to identify potential root cause failure.

Responsibilities:

• Identify key process parameters, define their impact on product quality, and subsequently develop and modify formulations, methods and controls to meet quality specifications
• Utilize your processing insights to recommend and implement improvements, modifications, or additions to document work
• Support the maintenance of production records and documents
• As you grow in your position, manufacturing supervisory duties may be included
• As the facility is highly team-oriented, the opportunity exists to attend cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams
• You will work with outside contractors and other vendors to manage changes to site automation systems
• In this role you will maintain and adhere to project timelines/schedule and cost

Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other Science or Engineering discipline
• 3 years of experience in engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other Science or Engineering discipline
• 3 years of experience in process engineering
• Black Belt certification
• Proven ability to maintain and adhere to project timelines, schedule and cost
• Ability to communicate and lead cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Ability to fill in for supervisor and support QC and QA

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What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html