Sr. MFG Equipment Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a real-world impact—helping customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment, and ensure food safety.
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, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a real-world impact—helping customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment, and ensure food safety.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician III to support our 400,000 sq. ft. facility, including 60,000 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)
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
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, packaging, biotech, food & beverage, or similar environments
- 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
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Annual incentive plan
- Career development opportunities
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.