Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineer to join its innovative team in Warrington. The successful candidate will have hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing or life sciences environment and will perform preventive maintenance and calibration on advanced systems. This role requires knowledge of pneumatic and PLC systems, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration, healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in ISO13485-certified or other regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performance team.
• Flexibility and resilience in managing changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and servicing of advanced systems.
• Manage workload through the CMMS ensuring minimal downtime.
• Support and mentor apprentice engineers to promote growth.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Pneumatics

PLC systems

Education

HNC qualification in engineering or equivalent experience

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Life Science instruments

Job description

What You'll Do

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed. Laboratory setting, office, some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.). Are you passionate about hands‑on engineering, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement? We’re looking for an Engineer to join our dynamic Warrington team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to work with cutting‑edge automation and manufacturing technologies, this opportunity is for you.

• Engineered operations within ISO 5 and ISO 7 cleanrooms, using personal respirator hood PPE daily to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Performed preventive maintenance (PMs), calibrations, and servicing across a variety of advanced systems and instruments.
• Maintained and troubleshot equipment such as: vision systems, conveyors, liquid filling machines, shrink wrappers, check weighers, laboratory instruments, robots, manufacturing automation systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate contractors, field service engineers (FSEs), and service providers.
• Manage your own workload through the CMMS while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Conduct equipment changeovers, lead PPI and CI projects, and apply SCRUM methodologies for planning and scheduling.
• Support and mentor apprentice engineers to help grow future talent.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and EHS standards.

Qualifications

• A proven track record working in ISO13485‑certified or other regulated environments.
• Multi‑skilled expertise across electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of pneumatics and PLC systems (robotics and automation experience desirable).
• Hands‑on experience with Life Science instruments, lab automation, and manufacturing machinery.
• Competence in CMMS systems and a focus on continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• Clear career goals, adaptability, and a passion for learning new technologies.

Education & Experience

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3). Minimum HNC qualification in engineering (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated experience post‑HNC in a manufacturing or life sciences environment.

Work Environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑performance team. Strong time management and prioritization skills to meet strict deadlines. Flexibility and resilience in managing changing priorities. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.

Benefits

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an innovative organization where integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation drive everything we do. We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. Join us for an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!