Process Engineer II — Sterile Manufacturing

ThermoFisher Scientific; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking an engineer to provide hands-on technical support for sterile filling operations. You will troubleshoot production issues, work with Maintenance, Quality, and MSAT to resolve technical problems, and drive engineering projects that improve processes and equipment.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering (by May 2027) or equivalent, and experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline by May 2027 or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, lab environments preferred.
• Pharmaceutical/sterile manufacturing or regulated-industry experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical and engineering support for sterile filling manufacturing operations, helping maintain reliable production and resolve equipment or process issues.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems, evaluate potential causes and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Technical Services, MSAT and other functions to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Support deviations and other manufacturing investigations by applying logical, thorough problem-solving techniques.
• Execute engineering projects involving manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities and production-line improvements.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and capital investments (CapEx) based on operational and customer needs.
• Participate in equipment acceptance and implementation activities, including FAT, SAT, commissioning and qualification support.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation within site quality and change-control requirements.
• Balance immediate production priorities with longer-term engineering projects in a dynamic production environment.
• Build technical knowledge of sterile manufacturing processes and equipment with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Accountability

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (completed or expected by May 2027)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking an engineer to provide hands-on technical support for sterile filling operations. You will troubleshoot production issues, work with Maintenance, Quality, and MSAT to resolve technical problems, and drive engineering projects that improve processes and equipment.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering (by May 2027) or equivalent, and experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.