Engineering Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician to support production and minimize downtime at their Horsham site. In this dynamic role, you will improve packaging and serialization processes, manage equipment breakdowns, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. You will actively participate in training and development while working closely with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and work in a collaborative environment that values diverse experiences and perspectives. Join this mission-driven company and help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose practical solutions.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement within process industries.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve packaging and serialization equipment and operations.
• Follow planned maintenance schedules and identify preventative maintenance needs.
• Manage and complete assigned work, ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3

HND in Electrical Engineering

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

5S

Kaizen

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Horsham

Shift: Monday - Friday (6am-2:15pm & 2pm-10:15pm rotating)

Position Summary:

Based at our Horsham site, this role supports production including serialization & commercial equipment and other areas of the business, such as the Warehouse, with equipment breakdowns and overtime. Working to minimize downtime, in accordance with:

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Engineering Practice (GEP).
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for own actions and deliverables. Manage own time.

Follow planned maintenance schedules in accordance with equipment and regulatory requirements within the PPM schedule. Identify preventative maintenance needs and address these.

Actively partake in training and other work to ensure continuing technical and personal development to meet business needs.

Flexibility to work shifts, core, nights, and weekends when required depending on production demands.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously improve all packaging, serialization, commercial equipment, and packaging operations. Evaluate and analyze current process metrics and performance to identify areas requiring improvements. Analyze and find opportunities to reduce process variation, improve process capabilities, and optimize process performance. Work with various teams to reduce process and business variations. Create/amend procedures to meet new/changed requirements.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Engineering Practice (GEP).
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow planned maintenance schedules in accordance with equipment and regulatory requirements within the PPM schedule. Identify preventative maintenance needs and address these.
• Discuss problems with other team members, team leader, and agree on a course of action. Ensure detailed handovers occur, participate in meetings, and give constructive input.
• Actively partake in training and other work to ensure continuing technical and personal development to meet business needs. Train and guide resources as needed.
• Manage and complete assigned work. Work mainly on double day shift, with the flexibility to cover core, nights, and weekend working when required depending on production demands.
• Delivery of projects, as a project manager or project engineer. New equipment installation, development & improvement, and assistance in associated validation work.
• Liaise with internal customers and machine suppliers to resolve machine problems, request/initiate supplier visits if required.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed, i.e., near miss accidents, risk assessments.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• NVQ level 3, HND or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 17th edition or 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues to the fundamental level and propose practical solutions, as well as experience in driving continuous improvement and working within process industries.
• Detailed knowledge & working application of Engineering Standards.
• Knowledge and experience of utilizing and implementing CI tools such as 5S, Kaizen, etc.
• Please be aware some travel may be required.

About Thermo Fisher:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued.