Senior Metrology Technician (2nd Shift)

Work Schedule

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific each one of our 65000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do important work like helping customers in finding cures for cancer protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact and youll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Position Summary:

The Senior Metrology Technician is responsible for the calibration maintenance troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation and measurement systems supporting GMP manufacturing laboratory utility and facility operations. This position ensures measurement systems remain accurate reliable and compliant with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.

As a senior technical resource this role provides advanced troubleshooting support mentors less experienced technicians and partners with Engineering Manufacturing. This position requires strong technical knowledge excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform calibration maintenance adjustment and repair of instrumentation supporting manufacturing laboratory utility and facility systems following product safety & quality systems.
• Ensure all calibration activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures GMP requirements and calibration schedules.
• Maintain calibration standards and test equipment in a qualified and operational state.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems to minimize equipment downtime.

• Perform loop checks functional testing and instrument verification following maintenance or system modifications.
• Review completed calibration documentation for accuracy and compliance before final approval.

Technical support

• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex calibration and instrumentation issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical pneumatic hydraulic and process control systems.
• Perform calibration and troubleshooting of pressure temperature flow level analytical instrumentation gas detection systems control valves transmitters and associated instrumentation.
• Utilize electrical drawings P&IDs wiring diagrams loop drawings and equipment documentation to diagnose equipment issues.
• Support basic PLC troubleshooting and instrument communications when required.
• Assist Facilities Maintenance and Operations teams in troubleshooting production and utility equipment to prevent or correct mechanical electrical and instrumentation-related breakdowns.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve calibration procedures equipment reliability maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Support implementation of new instrumentation technologies calibration methodologies and process improvements.
• Recommend updates to calibration procedures SOPs and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Evaluate new instrumentation and provide technical recommendations for replacement or lifecycle management.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Metrology Technicians and assist with on-the-job training.
• Share technical expertise and best practices to improve team capability and consistency.
• Participate in department meetings shift turnover meetings safety meetings and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Effectively communicate equipment status technical findings to management

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean organized and inspection-ready work environment.
• Support a culture of safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide technical support during off-shift or after-hours equipment issues as required.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Instrumentation Electronics Electrical Technology or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years 5 years preferred of industrial instrumentation or metrology experience preferably in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience calibrating maintaining and troubleshooting process instrumentation and control systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs electrical schematics loop drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience using SAP CMMS or equivalent maintenance management software.

• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized calibration management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting analytical organizational and communication skills.
  Must be able to move up to 50 lbs.

Other Job Requirements

• Adhere to OHSA policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment
• While performing the duties of this job the employee must be aware of potential exposure to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and high noise areas.
• Work in all types of environments all seasons associated with job
• Indoor/outdoor physical environment
• Overtime requirements as needed.
• Must be available for shift work & weekend work if needed

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.