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Meriden, Connecticut, USA, United States of America
Onsite
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, 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.
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. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will participate in new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. 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.
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
• Experience with web handling operations (pleating, trimming, ultrasonic welding) preferred
• Experience with contact, IR, and non-contact plastic part welding preferred
• Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient in 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
• 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
• 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
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $90,000.00–$108,000.00.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