Maintenance Engineer - Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Good understanding of electrical control, automated systems, and manufacturing process equipment
  • Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation control systems, or a combination
  • Recognized qualification in engineering such as C&G, HNC/HND level
  • Ideally undergone an engineering apprenticeship scheme
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
  • Awareness of engineering stores spares control
  • Understanding of emergency procedures and safe systems of work
  • Ability to work in classified areas such as clean rooms with specific dress code
  • Adherence to GMP safety standards, environmental conditions (e.g., cold rooms, fluctuating temps, loud noises, PPE, hazardous materials, working at heights), and rotational shift schedule including nights/weekends

Responsibilities

  • Engage in planned and unplanned maintenance activities using problem-solving and lean manufacturing techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Drive improvements across the maintenance team to enhance efficiency, uphold 5S standards, and eliminate/reduce waste or non-value add activities
  • Participate in upgrading equipment, processes, and small projects
  • Support routine maintenance tickets to ensure equipment is maintained across site
  • Complete GMP documentation to high standards, highlight errors/bad practices, suggest improvements, and support progression (e.g., change controls)
  • Utilize external resources (e.g., contractors, specialists) and generate/complete documentation (e.g., purchase orders, spares requests, quotations, work permits)
  • Ensure personal activities (e.g., preventative maintenance tasks, training) are completed reliably on time against targets
  • Write clear and accurate maintenance instructions and assist with organizing/delivering training to engineering and non-engineering staff
  • Provide cover for team members (e.g., Technical Support, Engineering Coordinators)

Skills

GMP
Lean Manufacturing
Root Cause Analysis
5S
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
PPE
Hazardous Materials Handling

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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