Thermo Fisher Scientific

Automation Engineer III

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 4 years of experience in biotech engineering or manufacturing.
  • Proficient in OSI PI, Infobatch, and Ignition systems.
  • Experienced in DCS/PLC coding (DeltaV, Allen Bradley, Siemens).
  • Knowledgeable in electrical safety standards and best practices.
  • Skilled in Smart instrumentation protocols like HART and Fieldbus.
  • Hands-on experience with automation hardware and infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Support automation and control systems for a major capital facility project.
  • Transition into a manufacturing operations support role within Facilities and Engineering.
  • Design and implement modifications to enhance operational performance and product quality.
  • Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and cGMP regulations.
  • Manage lifecycle of software and hardware with the global automation team.
  • Coordinate documentation review and improvements for automation systems.
  • Oversee travel for project-related activities (up to 10%).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentives.
  • Employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and commuter benefits.
  • Generous PTO of at least 120 hours plus paid holidays and parental leave initiatives.
  • Retirement and savings options including a competitive 401(k) plan.
  • Stock Purchase Plan allowing discounted company stock purchases.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

LOCATION: 5 Commerce Blvd Plainville, MA 02762

TITLE: Automation Engineer III

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DUTIES: Responsible for supporting Thermo Fisher VVS facilities in Plainville, Ma with a scope encompassing Automation and Control systems infrastructure for a large capital facility project from construction and operational readiness activities for an innovative new commercial manufacturing facility. This role will transition into primary manufacturing operations support role in the site Facilities and Engineering team where we will support the cGMP facilities, manufacturing, process development, quality control, MES, and warehouse operations. Designs, specifies, and supports infrastructure equipment implementing modifications to improve operational performance and product quality. Ensures compliance with VVS SOP's, safe work practices, and cGMP regulations. Maintain and coordinate the lifecycle management program in collaboration with the global automation team to ensure all software and hardware is up to date. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and four years of experience in the biotech engineering/manufacturing environment, or related experience. The following experience and skills: 4 years of experience with systems such as OSI PI, Infobatch and Ignition installation and support; 4 years of experience with DCS and/or PLC coding including but not limited to DeltaV, Allen Bradley, Siemens; 4 years of experience with electrical standards and local requirements and general electrical safety standard methodologies; 4 years of experience with "Smart" instrumentation protocols (i.e.: HART, Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, AMS Suite, etc.); 4 years of experience with Automation hardware (system I/O modules &/or cards, power supplies, control relays, signal conditioners, etc.); 4 years of experience with P&ID loop tuning; 4 years of experience with infrastructure technologies such as databases, firewalls, network routing and switching, logging solutions; 4 years of DCS/PLC/Automation system installation and support experience; 4 years of experience supporting equipment related infrastructure, physical servers, and cloud-based solutions; 4 years of experience with documentation review and revision experience.

Salary: $ 159,619 per year

Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Engineer III, Systems Design based in Massachusetts is $159,619.00-$159,619.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount


For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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