Thermo Fisher Scientific · 6 days ago
Manufacturing Execution System Engineer
Logan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in science, dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Manufacturing Execution System Engineer will bridge manufacturing operations and IT by developing and implementing digital solutions to enhance production methods, while serving as the technical expert on the Electronic Batch Record and Manufacturing Execution System platforms.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Contribute significantly to a developing Operations Technology (OT) team that is quickly growing, bridging manufacturing operations and IT by developing and implementing digital solutions to improve our production methods
Become the technical subject matter expert on our Electronic Batch Record (EBR) & Manufacturing Execution System (MES or equivalent experience) platform, understanding system architecture, functionality, and capabilities
Serve as the main contact for technical inquiries, problems, routine updates, and interested party issues for the EBR/MES platform
Act as the liaison between operations and IT, translating user needs and issues into current or upcoming system functionalities
Lead improvement projects within the system either independently through system self-service capabilities or by coordinating with IT to launch a larger development project
Aid in deploying EBR/MES at every production site throughout the global network
Lead the harmonization of systems across all global network manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with the broader digitalization strategy of the business
Grasp complete system functionality to suggest & back up additional system integration into MES functionality that brings value to the business and operations
Build collaborative and effective working relationships with factory leadership, production personnel, engineering, quality, and IT teams located across the globe
Qualification
Required
BS in a technical field (Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent) – engineering preferred
5+ years of experience within manufacturing or Operations technical field (3 with advanced degree)
Proven experience launching and maintaining MES platforms (preferably Siemens OpCenter/Camstar) required
Interest in developing technical systems and translating business and operational needs into solutions that drive value
Strong business insight to demonstrate the impact of technical abilities on business performance
Meticulous and systematic problem-solving approach, including a detailed understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into technical requirements
Project-level vision vital to look beyond task assignments to overall business objectives
Engagement with a complementary team of dynamic abilities, backgrounds, and regions
Proven track record to lead simultaneous projects and priorities
Able to assess, assume, and complete tasks independently or in a team setting
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
Ability to identify and receive ambiguous problems and decompose complex problems through systems thinking to provide clarity
Strong leadership and project management skills; ability to guide cross-functional teams through complex, multi-site initiatives
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable business insights
Having a strong grasp of Lean Manufacturing principles, able to apply automation and technology advancements to reduce waste, minimize variations, and improve process flow and equipment efficiency
Competency in Microsoft Office and other standard business applications
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Hands-on working experience with Inductive Automation's Ignition platform preferred
Familiarity with and experience in SQL queries for MS SQL Server or Oracle is helpful
Proficiency in scripting (Python) & Power BI is desired
Experience working in a discrete manufacturing setting and manufacturing process improvement (especially in medical device or pharmaceutical industry) preferred
Benefits
Benefits start on day one
401K with up to 6% company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement
The opportunity to grow your career in a global science leader
Regular employee activities
A fast-paced, clean, and modern work environment that values your safety, ideas, and physical & mental health
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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