Staff Automation Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Millersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Life Sciences, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (minimum required)
  • Master’s or PhD in a STEM-related field preferred
  • 8+ years (Bachelor’s), 6+ years (Master’s), or 4+ years (PhD) of hands-on experience in electrical engineering, controls technology, automation, robotics, and project management
  • Robust problem-solving and statistical analysis skills
  • Outstanding communication, collaboration, and project leadership abilities

Responsibilities

  • Assess failure mechanisms of entire machines and electrical and mechanical processes
  • Establish standards for electrical prints and act as an authority in electrical development and component integration
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement balanced solutions
  • Advocate for risk-based decision making and demonstrate strong business insights
  • Provide leadership in automation technology projects and the industrialization of new technologies
  • Guide project teams to ensure successful implementation of advanced engineering solutions
  • Showcase proficiency in electrical and controls engineering, solving sophisticated controls, PLC programming, and engineering obstacles
  • Resolve equivalent components for equipment that can no longer be purchased
  • Select and enhance motors and motion control systems for machine construction
  • Set up standard code structures and guide program development to minimize risks
  • Develop multiple systems or machines, mentor other engineers, and lead program creation
  • Detail how the team will meet safety requirements in projects
  • Lead the invention and construction of manufacturing lines with automation
  • Specialize in machine network connectivity and communications to establish expertise within the team
  • Work multi-functionally to establish systems used by multiple sites
  • Collaborate to efficiently introduce new technology into the manufacturing environment

Skills

PLC Programming
Electrical Engineering
Controls Engineering
Automation
Robotics
Motion Control
Motor Control
Root Cause Analysis
Component Selection

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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