Engineer I, Operations Support Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Become part of our ambitious team in Bedford, MA within the Bioproduction (BPG) / Purification Process Analytics (PPA) division. We are focused on ensuring flawless manufacturing and testing of chromatography media.
Job description
A Day in the Life
- Address and report problems in daily manufacturing and propose effective countermeasures.
- Complete projects as assigned and acquire high-quality results.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to drive continuous improvement.
- Revise SOPs to enhance processes, improve readability, and minimize the risk of deviations.
- Proactively identify areas for opportunity and drive efficient results.
- Execute manufacturing protocols accurately and with limited supervision.
- Become a process owner; provide training and technical leadership within the specialized area.
- Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards.
- Adhere to ISO13485 guidelines and the Thermo Fisher quality policy.
- Interact effectively in a cross functional setting.
- Use highly specialized equipment and instrumentation.
- Responsible for the completion of all tasks assigned daily (working O/T may be required).
Keys to Success
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science field (preferably Chemical Engineering), preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: At least 1 year of Chemical, Operations, Manufacturing, or regulated environment experience preferred. Experience with SAP or similar inventory control systems is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Adept at using specialized manufacturing equipment and instrumentation.
- Proven ability to train and lead within a specialized area.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Technical and operational expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
- Proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality guidelines.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with potential exposure to various chemicals.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science field (preferably Chemical Engineering), preferred
- At least 1 year of Chemical, Operations, Manufacturing, or regulated environment experience preferred
- Experience with SAP or similar inventory control systems is desired
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Adept at using specialized manufacturing equipment and instrumentation
- Proven ability to train and lead within a specialized area
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Technical and operational expertise
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
- Proven problem-solving capabilities
- Strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality guidelines
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with potential exposure to various chemicals
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.