Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Process Automation Engineer to drive automation improvements, integration initiatives, and process optimization efforts across our manufacturing and operational environments. This role combines technical expertise in process control systems with project leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and global stakeholders to design, implement, and sustain automation solutions that improve reliability, quality, safety, and efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
o Maintain the validated and compliant state of process control and automation systems (PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMIs, historians, robotics, sensors, vision systems).
o Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related downtime, root causes, and performance issues.
o Monitor and optimize automation systems to improve asset utilization, quality, and throughput.
o Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on automation technology, standards, and best practices.
o Plan, lead, and execute automation projects, including capital improvements, facility expansions, and new product introductions.
o Create and manage automation roadmaps from concept through design, development, testing, commissioning, and validation.
o Develop user requirements, functional specifications, and detailed design specifications.
o Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, and manage external contractors/OEMs to ensure high-quality deliverables.
o Support cross-site automation technology deployment and ensure consistency of standards and solutions.
o Partner with production, engineering, and operations to identify automation opportunities and develop ROI-based business cases.
o Research and evaluate emerging automation technologies to support future solutions.
o Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to enhance reliability and reduce risk.
o Support development and implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and process safety standards in alignment with PSM requirements.
o Collaborate with global and site leadership, technical centers, and cross-disciplinary teams.
o Provide technical training and coaching for colleagues, operators, and maintenance staff.
o Actively support audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
o Ensure adherence to change management and automation governance standards.
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Qualifications
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Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $86,300.00-$129,500.00.
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
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.
All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.