Engineering Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific; Monza; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Monza, Lombardy, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance and calibration teams. You will guide projects from concept through implementation, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operation of equipment, facilities and systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to align priorities with customer needs, promote continuous improvement, and develop the capabilities of your teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred fields: Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Experience leading engineering teams, projects or initiatives.
• Strong technical background in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience managing scope, schedules, resources, risks and budgets.
• Familiarity with maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Familiarity with calibration programs and measurement equipment.
• Understanding of change control, documentation, and GMP/GxP requirements.
• Ability to set priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration across organizational levels.
• Experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, maintenance and calibration teams.
• Guide projects from concept through implementation.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of equipment, facilities and systems.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration activities including preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align priorities with customer needs and business goals.
• Promote continuous improvement and develop team capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP/GxP knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Engineering Manager and help lead engineering, maintenance, and calibration teams. You’ll guide engineering projects from concept through implementation while supporting the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of equipment, facilities, and systems. You’ll oversee maintenance and calibration activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, and calibration programs. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you’ll align technical and operational priorities with customer needs and business goals, promote continuous improvement, and develop the capabilities of your teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience
• Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, projects, or technical initiatives
• Strong technical background in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, resources, risks, and budgets
• Familiarity with maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and preventive and corrective maintenance
• Familiarity with calibration programs, calibration schedules, and measurement equipment
• Understanding of change control, documentation, and applicable quality and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP environments preferred for pharmaceutical roles
• Ability to set priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, and talent development
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and engineering best practices
• Commitment to safety, product quality, and customer needs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on support for the teams

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.