Automation Engineer II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vision plan

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Automation Engineer II to maintain and troubleshoot process controls on the plant floor. You will address issues, escalate critical incidents, and collaborate with manufacturing and process engineering to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in automation with DeltaV expertise, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automation or process control
• Experience with DeltaV batch operations and change control
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of cGMP and safety standards is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot process controls on the plant floor
• Escalate critical time-sensitive incidents promptly
• Support manufacturing operations balancing safety, efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate on small to medium process improvement projects
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure system health
• Facilitate DeltaV change control workflow and review critical work orders

Skills

DeltaV

Process controls

Manufacturing

On-call support

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

The job of the Automation Engineer II is to maintain and troubleshoot all process controls. This role primary function is to address all issues that occur on the plant floor and to **escalate** any critical time sensitive incidents. A strong relationship with manufacturing and process engineering is needed to understand their needs. Technical skills will be applied to tackle simple and sophisticated problems. We are seeking an energetic individual with strong communication, technical and operational skills to join our dynamic and fast paced team.

What will you do?

• Never compromise safety as the highest priority

• Support manufacturing operations to balance safety, efficiency, and productivity (day to day and on-call)

• Collaborate and execute small scale process improvement projects

• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks to ensure system health

• Facilitate the DeltaV change control (DVCC) process workflow

• Evaluate and implement critical DVCC work orders

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor (of Science) in Engineering (or years of direct industry experience equivalent)

Experience

• 2+ years of experience

• Knowledge of DeltaV specific process controls platform

• System navigation and operation practice

• Real-time batch operation support and incident investigation

• Operated in manufacturing production environments

• Accustomed to industry quality and cGMP standards

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 2+ years of experience

• DeltaV specific process controls platform and batch manufacturing processes

• Understand computer and server functionality

• Effectively work in a team environment

• Ability to think critically and raise concerns prior to taking action

• Strong oral, written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with numerous departments and levels of employees

• Ability to excel in a fast pace, demanding environment

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety (OSHA) regulations desirabl

• Good understanding of ISO 13485 requirements

• Familiarity working in a Class I Div II Hazardous Location Manufacturing Environment

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $72,600.00-$108,900.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.