Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
Equipment Engineer III - Manufacturing Engineering
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, and they are seeking an Equipment Engineer III to join their Manufacturing Engineering team. This role involves driving equipment-centered improvements and leading lifecycle activities for manufacturing equipment and automation systems to support high-impact products.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing equipment and automation systems from concept and design through installation, qualification, and sustained production support
Lead equipment lifecycle activities including URS development, vendor selection, FAT/SAT execution, IQ/OQ/PQ, and production release
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues to restore equipment functionality and minimize downtime
Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and equipment modifications to improve safety, quality, and throughput
Ensure product and process quality by implementing equipment controls, validation strategies, and compliant change management
Assist with managing preventive maintenance programs and provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and operator training
Support off-shift manufacturing through participation in the on-call engineering rotation
Drive project execution and stakeholder alignment in cGMP and ISO-regulated environments
This role requires frequent time on the production floor and direct interaction with manufacturing equipment and automation systems
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Automation Engineering (or closely related field with demonstrated hands-on manufacturing equipment experience)
5+ years' experience in an engineering role with direct manufacturing interface
Demonstrated experience working directly with automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC-controlled systems, machine vision, sensors, actuators, and industrial motion hardware
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly equipment
Strong mechanical intuition with the ability to diagnose, adapt, and implement practical solutions using available tools, fixtures, and resources
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and implement technical solutions that improve manufacturing safety, quality, and efficiency
Comfortable learning, troubleshooting, and optimizing a wide range of automated and semi-automated equipment
Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for designing fixtures, tooling, and system layouts
Excels at navigating complex manufacturing processes — identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement
Clear communicator who can translate technical details into actionable insights for cross-functional partners
Builds strong relationships across cross-functional teams
Solid grasp of manufacturing and assembly processes, with the ability to collaborate on automation and equipment design projects
Comfortable balancing design and analysis work with hands-on troubleshooting, equipment modification, and floor-based problem solving
Preferred
Prior exposure to regulated environments (FDA and ISO 13485) and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or data-driven problem solving to eliminate waste and variation
Familiarity with PLC and HMI logic sufficient to review and troubleshoot; full controls system ownership is not required
Experience transitioning manual or semi-automated manufacturing processes toward higher levels of automation
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
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
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$15.97BKey Investors
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2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
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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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