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Process Safety Engineer

Merck KGaA →Milwaukee, WI· posted Jun 30, 2026
IT & Engineering

Seeking a Process Safety Engineer to implement and maintain process safety programmes at assigned sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate standards. Key responsibilities include developing compliance programmes and leading hazard analyses. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in process safety and a background in chemical or environmental engineering.

requirements

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related field. • 5+ years’ experience in implementing process safety programs. • 5+ years’ experience in facilitating hazard analyses process. • Ability to travel domestically support site programs as needed.  (Anticipated 25% annually) • Experience with preparing and providing training on process safety topics. • Experience with quantitative consequence modeling. • Experience with leading Layer of Protection Analysis and Safety Integrity Level calculation. • Experience with applying process safety requirements at a project level. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering disciplines • Experience with regulatory auditing of process safety programs. • Experience with chemical reactivity assessments and knowledge of chemical processes and equipment. • Experience with Process Safety Management standardization. • Knowledge of the following chemical processes; bioprocessing, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, combustible dusts, and other volatile solvents. Pay Range for this position: $109,000 - $163,000 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. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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