Thermo Fisher Scientific
Technical Support Engineer - Operations
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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed
- Office
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Position Summary
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over $40 billion in annual revenue and significant investment in R&D, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you succeed.
We are looking for an experienced Engineer to provide technical leadership for the lifecycle management of production equipment within a designated area of the site. You'll be responsible for improving equipment reliability, supporting maintenance activities, investigations and resolutions, leading equipment upgrades, and ensuring compliance with GMP and engineering standards.
The role requires strong technical knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and the ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, and external suppliers. The role includes activities focused on the production around the production floor that is typically a 60/40 desk/hand-on split that includes clean room environments with specific GMP gowning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support within the Operations environment, including preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
- Lead fault diagnosis and implement robust, right-first-time solutions with the maintenance team.
- Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and performance using root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques. Hands on, typically 40%.
- Coordinate engineering activities with the maintenance planner and shift coordinator.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Validation to minimise downtime.
- Become the primary engineering SME for a designated area.
- Working in collaboration with the maintenance team to provide second line support.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to the maintenance team.
- Support the development of training and knowledge-sharing across the department.
- Managing external vendors and contractors for focused tasks.
- Ensure rapid and effective response to equipment breakdowns, deviations, and emergencies.
- Participating in shift handovers to ensure continuity of engineering support.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
- Review maintenance work within our CMMS making improvements to the content.
- Escalate technical, safety, or quality issues in accordance with site procedures.
- Coach, mentor, and support the development of people.
- Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to safe systems of work.
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Experience & Knowledge
- Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated strong leadership of teams within an engineering environment.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Systems and maintenance planning tools.
- Exposure to cleanrooms (desirable).
- Knowledge of facility equipment such as HVAC and Water Systems.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Good understanding of reading electrical and P&ID drawings.
- Positive, resilient, and solution-focused with a “can-do” attitude.
- Calm, pragmatic, and well-organised under pressure.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Able to manage competing priorities and deliver within critical timelines.
- Strong team player with the ability to influence and motivate others.
Equipment
- Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of production equipment.
- Ensure equipment complies with GMP, safety, and engineering standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and introduce new technologies where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate equipment records within the CMMS.
- Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements.
- Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance strategies.
Safety and Compliance
- Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, and company standards.
- Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and CAPA activities.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- HNC Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- English, Maths to GCSE Grade 4 or higher.
- Proficiency with Microsoft application and manufacturing quality software systems.
- Experience of using a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
- Good awareness Process Safety Management Systems e.g. PTW, LOTO, Confined Spaces, Working at Height.
- Mechanical or Electrical based Engineering Apprenticeship to Level 3.
- NVQ 3.
- 3-5 years experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally within pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing.
- Good understanding of GMP, pharmaceutical processing equipment, and maintenance best practices.
- Completion of an engineering apprenticeship or comparable experience is desirable.
- Experience with CMMS and reliability improvement techniques is desirable.
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Personal Attributes
- Positive, resilient, and solution-focused with a “can-do” attitude.
- Calm, pragmatic, and well-organised under pressure.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Able to manage competing priorities and deliver within critical timelines.
- Strong team player with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Committed to continuous improvement and developing others.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with shift allowance and bonus package.
- Leadership development and ongoing technical training.
- Clear career progression within a global pharmaceutical organisation.
- A supportive, safety-driven, and inclusive working environment.
Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell?
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
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