Equipment Maintenance Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Diagnostics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • HNC with Mechanical or Electrical bias (Level 4) or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • BSI/IET Wiring Regulations, preferably 18th Edition
  • Previous experience within a highly regulated Quality System Environment, preferably in the IVD medical devices or similar industry
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and external suppliers
  • Exposure to problem-solving abilities, employing methodologies like DMAIC, RCA, RCCM, A3, and 8Ds
  • Knowledgeable in multiple industries preferably within the FMCG, Pharma, or Medical Device industries
  • Ability to work in a wide variety of environments, including laboratories, cleanrooms, general production areas, and warehouses

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the set up and shut down of all equipment within all operational departments, enabling the daily production plan meets set requirements
  • Performing first-line fault finding on equipment when issues arise, ensuring controlled and timely resumption of manufacturing
  • Assisting with validation/engineering activities to support improvements within all manufacturing department areas
  • Accurately ensuring the completion of all required documentation in line with regulatory requirements
  • Collaborating with department management teams to identify and support areas of improvement within their equipment purview
  • Involvement in the maintenance and calibration of equipment within the purview of Production Engineering, following detailed procedures and timelines
  • Supporting the definition of new equipment to support the continued operation and expansion of the company
  • Provide guidance in the selection, installation, and validation of processes and equipment within your areas of expertise and responsibility
  • Work closely with various teams on issues related to equipment pertaining to technology improvement, and process enhancement
  • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety (EHS) activities and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Skills

GMP
EHS
Equipment Maintenance
Fault Finding
Process Validation
Manufacturing
Engineering Activities
Production Setup

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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