Automation Controls PLC Specialist
About The Position
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Location/Division Specific Information: This role is in the Filtration and Separation Division and will be performed at our Meriden, CT location. What will you do? As a Staff Engineer specializing in PLC systems at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced automation solutions across our manufacturing facilities. Your expertise in PLC programming and integration will be instrumental in enhancing our production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining the highest quality standards. Lead complex automation projects Spearhead the development and implementation of sophisticated PLC-based control systems Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality Assurance Architect robust PLC solutions, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives Mentor junior engineers, contribute to best practices in automation, and play a key role in strategic decision-making related to manufacturing technology. Enhance our manufacturing capabilities and drive innovation across our operations.
Requirements
- Minimum required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, with a strong focus on PLC programming and implementation
- Extensive expertise in PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi or similar, with advanced programming skills
- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP)
- Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
- Proficiency in additional programming languages (e.g., C++, Python) for automation-related applications
- Experience with process validation and equipment qualification in automated systems
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex PLC and automation issues
- Experience in integrating PLC systems with MES and ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize processes through automation
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the professional development of the team
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards in all work
- Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed for project implementations and site support
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma certification (preferably Green Belt or higher)
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading large-scale automation projects preferred
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT applications in manufacturing preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead complex automation projects
- Spearhead the development and implementation of sophisticated PLC-based control systems
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality Assurance
- Architect robust PLC solutions, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor junior engineers, contribute to best practices in automation, and play a key role in strategic decision-making related to manufacturing technology.
- Enhance our manufacturing capabilities and drive innovation across our operations.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Pay rate based on experience
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) + Designated Paid Holidays
- 401K Company Match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 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, and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
