Manufacturing Engineer III, Fluidics at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pleasanton, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Automation, or Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of engineering change control processes such as Agile and OCPLM
Familiarity with mechanical design tools such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
Solid statistical analysis skills and ability to perform Design of Experiments (DOE) using JMP software
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to drive and complete Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCMs)
Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills, with a proactive and involved approach
Prior background in a biotech setting preferred
Expertise in programming and integration solutions with liquid handling systems preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

Develop and improve systems for automating liquid handling, including system integration, programming, and robotics
Lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions for automating liquid handling
Ensure successful installation, development, and integration of liquid handling automation systems such as Tecan and Hamilton instruments with existing infrastructure
Plan and conduct thorough systems testing and solve technical issues
Work closely with Technical Operations, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align automation initiatives with strategic goals
Analyze current processes to find opportunities for automation to improve performance and increase efficiency
Work in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities and role responsibilities
Stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and apply them to improve systems
Debug failures off the line, perform root-cause analysis, and update product designs as required
Complete process engineering changes in OCPLM and update documentation and SOPs as needed

Skills

Liquid Handling Automation

Tecan

Hamilton

System Integration

Robotics

Programming

Systems Testing

Root Cause Analysis

Process Engineering

OCPLM

SOPs

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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