Automation Technician, 2nd Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan (national)

Dental plan (national)

Vision plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New York is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician to maintain and optimize manufacturing processes, enabling scientific discoveries. You will work with advanced equipment, perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing engineering or related fields, strong PLC/SCADA experience, and knowledge of GMP/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or related technical role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation.
• Experience with PLC systems, SCADA, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform equipment calibration and validation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize manufacturing processes to enable smooth operations.
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement engineering changes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Reading drawings & P&IDs

SCADA

PLC

GMP/ISO knowledge

Microsoft Office

SAP

Oracle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Technical certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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 our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sr Manufacturing Engineering Technician, where you'll contribute to maintaining and optimizing manufacturing processes that enable scientific discoveries. You'll work with advanced equipment and technologies to ensure smooth operations while adhering to quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in supporting manufacturing operations through equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, implement engineering changes, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma OR GED Required

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or related technical role
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering Technology, Electronics, Instrumentation or related technical field
• Technical/Trade school certification in relevant discipline acceptable
• Additional specialized certifications in areas like calibration, electrical systems, or equipment-specific training advantageous
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation
• Experience with PLC systems, SCADA, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to perform equipment calibration and validation
• Expertise in using precision measurement tools and test equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls as needed
• Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in various environmental conditions
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
• Proficiency in English required

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $22.42–$33.64.

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.