Senior Engineer, Controls Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Controls Engineering for our Cincinnati facility. By joining our team, you will have the chance to create a tangible difference and receive the appropriate support needed to accomplish your professional aspirations.

How will you make an impact?

In this role, you will not only be leading automation projects, but also ensuring compliance with industry standards, investigating system issues, and documenting detailed deviation reports. Your deep understanding of automation technologies will be vital in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance in a regulated environment.

What will you do?

• SME for site automation and control systems. This includes design, maintenance and monitoring of manufacturing control components and infrastructure to meet site manufacturing objectives.
• Take charge of automation projects, from start to finish, including planning, implementation, and validation. You will play a key role in developing and implementing creative solutions that will improve our manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with various teams to ensure successful project delivery and system integration. Your ability to collaborate effectively with different teams will be essential in achieving the integration of automation systems.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in automation for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Your dedication will help us maintain our world-class standards and a driven work environment.
• Identify and integrate data sources to improve manufacturing transparency.
• Maintain compliance for software and hardware licensing per corporate and site policies.
• Responsible for all 3rd party controls and automation contractors when on-site and when contracted for capital project support.
• Will support weekend operations on a rotating schedule with other automation team members.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor's degree (required) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in automation engineering.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert level of programming PLC's (RS Logix and FactoryTalk).
• Shown expertise in successfully leading automation and controls projects.
• Knowledge of computer system validation (CSV).
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP).
• Ability to fix and resolve complicated problems within facilities, manufacturing, and other Engineering support areas.
• Ability to read and comprehend P&ID designs and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced results-orientated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multi-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PharmaSuite platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment (preferred).