Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
The Process Automation Engineer is a key member of the site Engineering team, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Automation Manager. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the site's Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and automation systems used in GMP manufacturing.
You will provide technical leadership for process control systems, support manufacturing equipment reliability, and lead automation initiatives that improve system performance, data visibility, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This role also supports capital projects, including system design and review, installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and lifecycle management. Success requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem-solving in a regulated environment.
What will you do?
Design, implement, and maintain process control systems in compliance with corporate standards and site GMP requirements.
Provide technical ownership of DeltaV, PLC, SCADA, and associated automation platforms.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for control systems, networked devices, and data acquisition platforms.
Develop and implement system enhancements to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and data integrity.
Ensure compliance with software lifecycle management, patching strategies, licensing, and cybersecurity standards.
Support validation documentation including URS, FRS, SDS, IQ/OQ protocols, and change control documentation.
Integrate manufacturing data sources (PLCs, historians, MES, etc.) to improve operational visibility and reporting.
Develop monitoring and alerting tools to proactively detect system issues.
Participate in and support regulatory inspections and audits.
Collaborate with Corporate IT to maintain secure and compliant OT/IT network integration.
Provide on-call support for critical manufacturing systems as required.
How will you get here?
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field is highly preferred. Associate Degree or equivalent is required.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
2+ years of experience supporting automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device preferred).
Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC platforms (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
Experience with system commissioning, loop tuning, and startup activities.
Experience supporting GMP change control and validation processes.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of PLC and DCS programming, including ladder logic and function block programming.
Knowledge of industrial networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, managed switches).
Experience with data historians, SQL databases, and manufacturing data integration.
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity principles, and GMP automation requirements.
Experience with SCADA system configuration and maintenance.
Understanding of ISA-88 batch control concepts (preferred).
Behavioral Competencies
Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem-solving efforts.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced GMP environment.
Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Other
Relocation assistance is not provided.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
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.