Staff Technical Project Engineer (US) Automation

Plainville, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 118600 - 165000

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Laboratory Setting Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Warehouse Working at heights

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Staff Technical Project Engineer Automation will be a member of the Drug Substance Division (DSD) IT team. This is a remote role requiring >50% travel to support onsite projects across the DSD network focused in the US.

How will you make an impact

The Staff Technical Project Engineer Automation plays a leading role in delivering automation data and digital transformation projects across Thermo Fisher Scientifics Drug Substance manufacturing network.

This senior engineer will own and drive complex automation and data integration projects including SCADA DCS MES and data capture/historization systems that form the foundation of the Connected Plant strategy. The role requires both deep technical expertise and strong change leadership ensuring new systems are successfully implemented adopted and sustained by end users.

You will be a key enabler of Thermo Fishers digital plant maturity roadmap advancing connectivity visibility and data integrity across our global manufacturing network.

What will you do

Lead automation and data projects across the DSD manufacturing sites from concept and design through commissioning validation and user adoption.

Own technical delivery of SCADAs(Ignition Wonderware etc ) DCSs (Emerson DeltaV) MESs ( PharmaSuite OpCenter MasterControl etc) and data capture/historization systems (OPC Aveva PI Kepware Litmus etc).

Design and deploy data collection architectures that enable secure reliable data flow from shop-floor automation systems to enterprise analytics platforms.

Champion change management and adoption ensuring stakeholders and site users fully embrace new digital solutions.

Define and enforce standards for system design configuration and data management consistent with GMP GAMP 5 Annex 11 and 22 21 CFR Part 11 and cybersecurity best practices.

Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering IT/OT validation and operations to deliver integrated business-ready solutions.

Manage vendors and system integrators ensuring adherence to technical specifications schedule and cost.

Drive the Connected Plant and digital enablement strategy increasing plant maturity and improving data visibility across the Drug Substance network.

Travel frequently (>50%) to provide on-site leadership support project execution and facilitate system handover and training.

How will you get here

EDUCATON

BS or higher in Engineering (Electrical Chemical Mechanical or Software Engineering) or related technical field required.

Advanced degree and/or certifications (PMP ISA GAMP) preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

8 years of progressive experience in automation process control or digital manufacturing within a regulated (GMP) environment.

Proven record of leading automation and/or data infrastructure projects across multiple facilities or business units.

Strong experience with at least one of the following systems: Emerson DeltaV Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Siemens Ignition (Other level 2/3 systems would also be considered)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Expertise in data integration capture and historization systems (OPC Kepware Litmus Aveva PI).

Familiarity with IT/OT infrastructure including Virtualization VLANs network segregation and cybersecurity.

Demonstrated leadership in change management stakeholder alignment and user adoption of new technologies

Biopharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated involvement in digital transformation or connected manufacturing programs

Working in a FDA/EMA regulated industry particularly one adhering to GAMP 5 Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

Ability to translate technical objectives into business outcomes and adoption strategies.

Strong project management and problem-solving abilities; able to manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Self-starter results-oriented and comfortable working independently in a matrixed environment.

Willingness and ability to travel extensively (>50%) to support network-wide project execution.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $118600.00$165000.00.

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

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Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAble to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Laboratory Setting Office So...