Engineer II, QA

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Logan, UT

2d•Onsite

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 every single day 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 : On-site Logan, UT. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related technical field with no prior professional experience OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related technical field with two years of experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, or quality systems within GMP/ISO-regulated environments, preferably medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or bioprocessing industries.
Experience supporting quality systems including CAPA, deviations, nonconformances, change control, and investigations.
Experience supporting equipment, process, or system qualification and validation activities.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, validation requirements, and applicable quality standards.
Understanding of quality systems including CAPA, deviations, nonconformance management, change control, and customer complaint handling.
Knowledge of design control principles, design verification, design validation, and risk management processes.
Experience supporting Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
Knowledge of quality engineering tools including FMEA, Fishbone, 8D, root cause analysis, and statistical quality methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate quality data and recommend improvements.
Excellent technical writing skills for SOPs, validation protocols, qualification reports, investigation reports, and technical documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems such as TrackWise, SAP QM, or equivalent.
Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

ISO 13485/FDA Lead Auditor certification.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification.
Experience within bioprocessing equipment, automation systems, or Single-Use Technologies.
Experience supporting design controls, risk management, and validation documentation.
Experience using electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).
Knowledge of bioprocessing equipment, automation systems, and Single-Use Technology products.
Experience with statistical analysis software and quality metrics reporting.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
Foreign language proficiency supporting global customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Provides quality engineering support for bioprocessing equipment automation products, manufacturing and quality systems, ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.
Contributes to operational excellence by supporting validation and qualification activities, design control processes, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, compliance, and manufacturing performance.
Ensures compliance with cGMP, ISO, FDA, and applicable quality standards while partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain audit readiness and support the business’ quality objectives.
Supports CAPA, nonconformance, deviation, and change control activities to ensure timely resolution and regulatory compliance.
Reviews quality documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality system requirements.
Supports document control activities and maintain quality records in accordance with established procedures.
Assists with internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Supports implementation of corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process quality.
Supports Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities for equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes.
Reviews and approves validation protocols, qualification reports, and related documentation.
Participates in design reviews, design verification, design validation, and design change activities.
Supports risk assessments using FMEA and other quality engineering methodologies.
Evaluates equipment, process, and product designs for compliance, manufacturability, reliability, and quality requirements.
Leads or supports investigations involving product, process, supplier, and customer quality issues.
Performs root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as Fishbone, 8D, and FMEA.
Analyzes quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Supports implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
Participates in projects that improve product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues.
Provides quality support for equipment, process, and product changes throughout the product lifecycle.
Supports customer complaint investigations and supplier quality activities.
Communicates quality risks, investigation findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives, quality initiatives, and operational requirements.