Thermo Fisher Scientific · 9 hours ago
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $214K/yr
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is committed to making a positive impact on a global scale. The Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering will lead strategy and performance of automation in diagnostic/medical device operations, overseeing project execution, team management, and compliance with regulations.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a world-class automation roadmap for diagnostic product manufacturing
Provide technical leadership for the selection and integration of physical automation platforms (e.g., robotic liquid handling systems, industrial filling and packaging, robotic packaging, SCADA)
Champion standardization, modularity, and scalability of automation solutions
Lead, train, and mentor the team through Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
Identify areas for improvement and cost savings through equipment lifecycle management
Coordinate end-to-end automation projects—from concept, justification, timelines, budgets, prioritisation, URS generation, vendor selection, design/build, FAT/SAT, installation, CQV (commissioning, qualification, and validation)
Drive improvements in efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity through automation upgrades or new installations
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of automation and process engineers, technicians, and system integrators
Define performance objectives, training needs, and career development plans for the team
Ensure the team, process, and systems align with applicable regulations (FDA, 21 CFR Part 820, Part 11, ISO 13485, IVDR, ISO 17025)
Own or support equipment/software validation protocols and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA)
Support internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Bodies)
Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Sciences to enable design-for-automation in new product development
Collaborate with QA, IT, and CSV teams to ensure systems are qualified, maintained, and detailed appropriately
Support tech transfer and scale-up activities by integrating automation into new or existing production lines
Manage cross-functional projects from initiation to completion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering required (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or equivalent)
8+ years of experience in automation engineering, with 5+ years in people management roles
Demonstrated experience with automation in diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences manufacturing
Preferred
Project management experience a plus
Process Engineering experience a plus
Six Sigma experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A range of employee benefits
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
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
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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