Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll 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
Join our Manufacturing Engineering team as an Engineer III taking the lead in sustaining and advancing our commercial production operations. Drive equipment-centered improvements through equipment design, development, automation, and validation activities that support our high-impact products. This role is well-suited for a mechanically strong engineer who enjoys solving physical problems, leading equipment projects, and working with vendors on technical solutions to bring concepts through design, build, and into reliable production. The role includes the design, qualification, and implementation of automation, fixtures, and manufacturing processes within our Clinical Sequencing Division. Success requires strong technical fundamentals, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a regulated environment.
A Day in the Life:
Own manufacturing equipment and automation systems from concept and design through installation, qualification, and sustained production support.
Lead equipment lifecycle activities including URS development, vendor selection, FAT/SAT execution, IQ/OQ/PQ, and production release.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues to restore equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and equipment modifications to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
Ensure product and process quality by implementing equipment controls, validation strategies, and compliant change management.
Assist with managing preventive maintenance programs and provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and operator training.
Support off-shift manufacturing through participation in the on-call engineering rotation.
Drive project execution and stakeholder alignment in cGMP and ISO-regulated environments.
This role requires frequent time on the production floor and direct interaction with manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
Keys to Success
Education
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Automation Engineering (or closely related field with demonstrated hands-on manufacturing equipment experience).
Experience
5+ years' experience in an engineering role with direct manufacturing interface.
Demonstrated experience working directly with automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC-controlled systems, machine vision, sensors, actuators, and industrial motion hardware.
Prior exposure to regulated environments (FDA and ISO 13485) and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly equipment.
Strong mechanical intuition with the ability to diagnose, adapt, and implement practical solutions using available tools, fixtures, and resources.
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and implement technical solutions that improve manufacturing safety, quality, and efficiency.
Comfortable learning, troubleshooting, and optimizing a wide range of automated and semi-automated equipment.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or data-driven problem solving to eliminate waste and variation.
Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for designing fixtures, tooling, and system layouts.
Excels at navigating complex manufacturing processes - identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement.
Familiarity with PLC and HMI logic sufficient to review and troubleshoot; full controls system ownership is not required. Willingness to develop deeper capability in PLC/automation with training and support.
Equally effective leading capital projects or getting hands-on on the production floor to support urgent needs.
Clear communicator who can translate technical details into actionable insights for cross-functional partners.
Builds strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
Solid grasp of manufacturing and assembly processes, with the ability to collaborate on automation and equipment design projects.
Comfortable balancing design and analysis work with hands-on troubleshooting, equipment modification, and floor-based problem solving.
Experience transitioning manual or semi-automated manufacturing processes toward higher levels of automation is a plus.
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!
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $91,700.00-$137,525.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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.
