Sr. MFG Equipment Maintenance Technician

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Shift Details

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM 4:30 PM (Monday Thursday)
• Overtime: Available based on business needs

About the Role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do meaningful work that makes a real-world impacthelping customers find cures for cancer protect the environment and ensure food safety.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician III to support our 400000 sq. ft. facility including 60000 sq. ft. of cleanroom space in Lebanon TN.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for performing advanced maintenance troubleshooting and calibration activities on critical cleanroom production equipment. The technician will lead complex problem-solving efforts drive equipment reliability improvements and ensure compliance with safety and cGMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety cGMP SOPs and standard work requirements
• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on cleanroom manufacturing equipment
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical electrical pneumatic and control system issues
• Execute and support calibration and instrumentation activities
• Perform advanced root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
• Support PLC/VFD troubleshooting (diagnostic level)
• Lead or assist with equipment installations upgrades and modifications
• Maintain accurate documentation in CMMS (Maximo) including work orders and parts usage
• Ensure maintenance activities meet audit and compliance standards
• Act as a technical resource and mentor to Tech I and Tech II technicians
• Participate in Lean 5S and Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
• Maintain a clean organized and audit-ready work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing packaging biotech food & beverage or similar environments.

Technical & Professional Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead complex troubleshooting efforts
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment systems in cleanroom environments
• Proficiency in electrical mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Experience with instrumentation and calibration disciplines (temperature pressure flow humidity etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics blueprints and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical issues

Performance Expectations

• Operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability
• Support and mentor lower-level technicians
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime reliability and maintenance KPIs
• Maintain high standards in safety compliance and documentation accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cleanroom manufacturing equipment
• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Working knowledge of calibration practices and instrumentation systems
• Familiarity with PLC/VFD diagnostics and controls systems
• Experience with HVAC vacuum or DI water systems (supporting knowledge)

Why Join Us (Temporary Employee Benefits)

• We offer competitive remuneration healthcare benefits annual incentive plan eligibility and a range of employee programs.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific provides career development opportunities in an innovative growth-focused organization.
• Our culture stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent standing bending climbing reaching and crawling
• Work performed in cleanroom and industrial environments including exposure to:
  • Electrical systems
  • High-pressure equipment
  • Chemicals
  • Noise and mechanical hazards