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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.

LOCATION: Onsite Chelmsford, MA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.

The team supports the POROS chromatography resin portfolio with the Purification and Pharma Analytics division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Within this manufacturing scope, you'll get experience in batch chemistry, large-scale equipment commissioning, quality management systems, and on-floor process troubleshooting. The work environment includes Class 1 Division 2 hazardous spaces.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
• Relevant technical certifications or apprenticeships are valued
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
• Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
• Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
• Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
• Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
• Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to mentor and train manufacturing personnel
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, 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 based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

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