Production Engineer
About the role
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/nights
Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed
Job Description
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.
Excellent Benefits Package:
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays:
401K Company Match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus:
Employee Discount Program:
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching:
Company Paid Parental Leave:
Career Advancement Opportunities:
Location/Division Specific Information
Greenville, NC
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED
- 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.12-hour night shift (2/2/3 schedule) 6PM – 6AM with 15% shift differential Discover Impactful Work:
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.
A Day in the Life:
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Provide technical support to meet business objectives and improve production OEE
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Diagnose and resolve complex process and equipment issues
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Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on equipment and process functionality
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Develop process flow diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
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Support CAPEX equipment upgrades for sterile fill/finish operations
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Coordinate planned shutdowns and production interruptions
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Create, modify, and approve process equipment recipes in compliance with SOPs
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Support investigations by providing data and recommending improvements
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Collaborate daily with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams
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Spend 70–90% of time on the production floor supporting operations
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Document work activities and maintain accurate records
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Drive continuous improvement using TPM, 5S, PPI, and data-driven metrics
Keys to Success: Education/Experience
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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.
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Experience in regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device) preferred
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Process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, trend analysis) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- 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
Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing while making a real-world impact.
Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
•Healthcare
•401(k)
•Paid Time Off
•Parental Leave
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering
Process improvement
Technical documentation
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