Production Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Greenville, NC

3d•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. This role is part of a team providing 24/7 technical support and expertise to sterile pharmaceutical production. You will support customer-facing process engineers, assist with technical transfers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and ensuring compliance with regulatory and cGMP standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering with a minimum of 3 years of process experience. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Knowledge of data integrity principles and automation systems preferred
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment
Adherence to all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS/OHS) policies
Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
Flexibility to support shift-based production operations
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device) preferred
Process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, trend analysis) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to meet business objectives and improve production OEE
Diagnose and resolve complex process and equipment issues
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on equipment and process functionality
Develop process flow diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
Support CAPEX equipment upgrades for sterile fill/finish operations
Coordinate planned shutdowns and production interruptions
Create, modify, and approve process equipment recipes in compliance with SOPs
Support investigations by providing data and recommending improvements
Collaborate daily with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams
Spend 70–90% of time on the production floor supporting operations
Document work activities and maintain accurate records
Drive continuous improvement using TPM, 5S, PPI, and data-driven metrics