Automation Engineer III

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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.

Description
As an Automation Manufacturing Engineer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will optimize production processes implement new automation technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Youll work with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality products while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully by enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer through innovative manufacturing solutions.

You will manage process improvement projects provide technical automation systems expertise for new product introductions and implement industrial controls and automation systems solutions. Working with R&D Quality Production and other departments youll optimize existing automated processes while ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance. Your analytical skills and engineering expertise will help drive cost reductions improve efficiency and enhance manufacturing capabilities across our operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field preferred. Associate Degree or equivalent with 5 years of experience required. Equivalent combinations of education training and experience in manufacturing engineering within regulated industries (pharmaceutical medical device or similar) will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and life sciences regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in PLC programming HMI/SCADA systems DCS platforms and industrial networking (e.g. Profibus EtherNet/IP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting engineers and technicians in a production setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with change management principles and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/automation software.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including support of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at domestic and international vendor sites.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide on-call (24/7) technical support troubleshooting and optimization for sterile manufacturing systems including autoclaves parts washers filling lines and CIP/SIP systems.
• System Design & Implementation: Contribute to automation and control system design; oversee contractors during implementation commissioning and validation of systems (e.g. D3 DCS Siemens Allen-Bradley) for both production and utility systems.
• Documentation: Develop review and maintain functional design specifications (FDS) software design documentation and validation protocols.
• Compliance & Validation: Ensure all systems comply with cGMP GAMP 5 and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Project Execution: Partner with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering Operations Validation Quality IT) to execute automation projects manage vendors and support system upgrades and lifecycle management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix preferred) and process control systems.
• Experience developing and supporting Rockwell FactoryTalk SCADA applications.
• Familiarity with D/3 (or similar) DCS platforms or ability to quickly learn.
• Experience with OPC communication setup and configuration.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server including data queries support and basic database management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Basic understanding of HVAC hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting servo systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience with Optima and IMA sterile filling systems is highly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including support of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at domestic and international vendor sites.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screening.