Engineer II, Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Manufacturing, MicrobiologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical/Engineering with 5 years of experience (or Master’s degree with 3 years)
  • 4+ years of demonstrated project experience in a complex manufacturing environment
  • Experience in project management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective communication with various partners and at multiple levels of the organization
  • Ability to influence and inspire change while building solid relationships with businesses and vendors
  • Demonstrated ability to implement process, system, and structure in a fast-paced, complex environment
  • Proven ability to translate tactical business plans into strategic and operational plans
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day production support
  • Design and implement manufacturing processes, including process flow, equipment, and tooling layouts
  • Design, simulate, and test automated systems to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity
  • Collaborate with maintenance, process, and operation teams to identify process improvements, analyze production data, and implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality
  • Manage capital projects across different Lenexa, KS sites while ensuring project budgets are maintained and quarterly revenue goals are met
  • Lead multi-functional teams, including designers, software developers, and procurement, as well as directly leading technical installation teams at customer sites
  • Balance project risk and uncertainty through risk management and mitigation plans
  • Develop financial business models to understand the total cost of ownership and revenue generation to support capital investment decisions
  • Provide status reports to senior management and proactively raise concerns when required

Skills

Project Management
Manufacturing Process Design
Process Flow
Equipment Layout
Tooling Design
Automation Design
Process Simulation
Data Analysis
GMP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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