Good place to figure out where you want to go in your career - Engineering Specialist Merck Employee Review

4.0
May 3, 2023
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Pros

People are friendly, work-life balance is good, plenty of opportunity to try different things. It's pretty easy to move around locations and try different roles within the country. I've probably done every discipline of engineering so far from mechanical/maintenance, chemical/process, electrical/systems, project, software. Job security is pretty good as its big pharma and medicine in inelastic.

Cons

Progression can be slow unless you switch roles often. HR tends to low ball.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Over my tenure, I had the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and mission-driven colleagues dedicated to improving patient outcomes. The organization provided exposure to cross-functional collaboration, leadership development opportunities, and meaningful work supporting healthcare providers, patients, and community stakeholders. I appreciated the company's commitment to innovation, professional growth, and serving patients through scientific advancement.

Cons

Like many large organizations, priorities and organizational structures evolved over time, which occasionally created uncertainty and changes in responsibilities. Decision-making processes could sometimes be complex due to the size of the organization, and navigating multiple layers of stakeholders occasionally impacted speed and execution.

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