Senior Automation Technician, Manufacturing

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

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.