Project Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Meriden, CT

7d•$83,300 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer is a member of the site Facilities team and leads capital and operational investment projects supporting manufacturing operations and strategic objectives at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Meriden, Connecticut facility. The role manages projects from concept through commissioning and project closeout, delivering facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades, productivity enhancements, capacity expansions, and cost-reduction initiatives. The Project Engineer provides project management and technical leadership to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements. The position works closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, vendors, contractors, and external service providers. It is on-site in Meriden, CT. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of demonstrated capital project management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field or technology management from an accredited institution.
Facilities capital project experience.
Experience managing capital projects for manual and automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience in a regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical or medical device.
Knowledge of GMP/GLP, ISO, and other relevant quality standards.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite and project management software.
Self-motivation and strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
English communication proficiency; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop project scope, cost estimates, capital requests, schedules, and execution plans for manufacturing equipment and facility improvement projects.
Lead capital projects through concept, design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, validation, and closeout.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and vendor performance.
Specify manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility performance requirements that support operational, quality, safety, and regulatory objectives.
Coordinate competitive bidding, supplier selection, and project execution strategies.
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and external service providers throughout project execution.
Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, ISO, building codes, environmental, and safety requirements.
Deliver capital investments that improve manufacturing capacity, reliability, productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Prepare and maintain engineering specifications, project documentation, protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures.
Apply risk assessments, FMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies to support project success.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
Potential variable annual incentive bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
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 of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.