Engineer II, Sustaining Engineering

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location/Division:

Middletown, VA/Clinical Diagnostics Division (CDD)

CDD aims to be our customers' most trusted partner by providing innovative diagnostic solutions that help improve patient outcomes. We strive to achieve this by designing, developing, and delivering products and capabilities that maximize value, quality, and speed for the IVD market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Improve production line automation OEE within a Value Stream by implementing innovative approaches and optimizing machine performance.
• Provide technical leadership and facilitate Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement, and FMEA to support Filling and Packaging Operations.
• Collaborate in team design reviews to develop technical solutions that meet customer requirements and ensure flawless results.
• Maintain effective communication with the project team regularly to monitor progress and resolve any obstacles.
• Identify, review, assess, and resolve deficiencies throughout a system's life cycle to improve processes and products.
• Evaluate operations safety, minimize workplace hazards, and recommend new software, tools, or equipment for business goals.
• Design and/or procure equipment and monitor their performance to ensure uninterrupted operation of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products/processes, including deployment and training of team members.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, manufacturing instructions, and other documents to ensure compliance and quality.
• Prepare and manufacture prototypes and participate in design reviews using concurrent engineering principles.
• Ensure equipment qualification and generate necessary documentation in an FDA regulated industry.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities within the assigned production area.
• Assist Packaging Engineering Team with packaging improvements and cost reduction.
• Meet individual performance expectations focusing on Quality, Safety, and Delivery.
• Ensure alignment with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Job Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with GMP liquid filling, packaging, vision systems, and robotic manufacturing processes.
• Supervise existing automation processes, making changes to improve production line output.
• Experience with root cause analysis and familiarity with machining tools and hand-held equipment.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field with 2 years direct experience preferred
• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years experience required
• Proficiency in engineering graphics, such as 2D-AutoCAD and 3D Solidworks, is vital.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Outlook, is also required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Daily presence in a GMP manufacturing environment necessitating the use of designated PPE. The role involves a variety of activities such as sitting, standing, and stair climbing. Physical strength may be required for occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds.