Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer! We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work:

You will play a key role in ensuring the optimal functioning of our automated manufacturing equipment, in addition to troubleshooting and resolving any product issues that arise during operation.You will also work cross-functionally with teams including quality, tooling room, maintenance, manufacturing, project management and R&D Engineering. You will provide technical expertise to support and enhance the operation of automated cells. You will also be involved in the implementation of continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and maintain quality standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards, regulations, and hygiene requirements, while maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of safety issues.
• Train and mentor technicians to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with other functional areas and work centers, such as R&D Engineering, Security, Quality, Packaging, Production Planning, Tool Room, Maintenance and Outside Suppliers to streamline production workflows.
• Schedule and delegate tasks to technicians as needed to meet production targets.
• Drive overall efficiency and productivity through the application of lean enterprise principles, practical process improvement (PPI), standard work, visual management, and daily accountability.
• Partner with manufacturing and product teams to successfully introduce new products.
• Develop, update, and maintain departmental metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the installation of new equipment, ensure that commitment dates are met, and facilitate the disconnection, connection, and transfer of equipment.
• Develop suppliers and contractors within your area of expertise.
• Develop investment requests for new projects and obtain necessary approvals.
• Develop and deliver training programs to the technical team on all automation and control activities, including PLCs, robot arms, servo drives, and industrial networking.
• Conduct backups for all machine programs and document updates or changes performed.
• Support Development Programs and/or integrations for productive equipment to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Participate in IQ, OQ, and PQ qualifications for Automated cells, and document results with detailed technical reports.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure continuous production to meet customer requirements until corrective actions are implemented.
• Assist the Automation leader in supporting Automation Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design FMEA for new products development (R&D).

Keys to Success:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering field is desirable.

Experience:

• 5+ years with manufacturing automation and control systems.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, Lean manufacturing concepts and familiarization with FDA regulations desired.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems and control circuits, including PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of robotics and their integration with automation systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in field performance and troubleshooting 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic actuators, sensors, and industrial automation software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiar with leader diagrams and different industrial automation software such as Rockwell/Allen Bradley.
• A working knowledge of SAP as a plus. 
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10%.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will gladly provide reasonable accommodations covered under the ADA.