Manufacturing Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as an engineer, with a strong understanding of electrical control and automated systems
  • Proactive and logical approach to problem-solving, applying lean manufacturing techniques
  • Ability to meet critical timelines effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • 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
  • Ability to work in Laboratory Setting, Office, and Warehouse environments
  • Tolerance for some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Manage both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, strictly applying operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
  • Serve as the Authority (SME) for the manufacturing area, making independent judgments and decisions
  • During reactive maintenance incidents, apply fault-finding techniques and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and successfully implement corrective actions
  • Document all maintenance activities meticulously, highlighting any errors and suggesting improvements, while taking ownership of necessary documentation processes
  • Efficiently apply resources to acquire services and components, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals
  • Collaborate closely with internal customers to align improvements with business priorities
  • Work effectively with third parties to manage equipment and system obsolescence
  • Monitor and adjust critical spares inventory as needed
  • Justify and implement equipment upgrades
  • Write clear, detailed maintenance instructions
  • Drive efficiency improvements within the maintenance team, reducing waste and non-value-adding activities
  • Ensure accurate completion of all activities within your manufacturing area, adhering to agreed targets and timelines
  • Maintain a clean and tidy workplace in line with 5S principles
  • Mentor and upskill engineering and non-engineering staff
  • Provide comprehensive site support as required
  • Participate in projects defined by engineering management
  • Align with GMP requirements and company policies

Skills

GMP
Equipment Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Fault Finding
Problem Solving
Documentation
PPE Compliance
Cleanroom Protocols
Inventory Management

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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