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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

**Location** : Pleasanton, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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.

A day in the Life:

+ Develop and Improve Systems for Automating Liquid Handling, lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions for automating liquid handling, covering system integration, programming, and robotics.

+ Ensure successful installation, development and integration of liquid handling automation systems such as Tecan and Hamilton instruments with existing infrastructure.

+ Plan and conduct thorough systems testing and solve technical issues.

+ Work closely with Technical Operations, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align automation initiatives with strategic goals.

+ Analyze current processes to find opportunities for automation to improve performance and increase efficiency.

+ Work in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities and role responsibilities.

+ Stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and apply them to improve our systems.

+ Debug failures off the line, perform root-cause analysis, and update product designs as required.

+ Complete process engineering changes in OCPLM and update documentation and SOPs as needed.

Keys to Success:

Education

+ BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Automation, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience

+ 5+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Working knowledge of engineering change control processes such as Agile and OCPLM.

+ Familiarity with mechanical design tools such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

+ Solid statistical analysis skills and ability to perform Design of Experiments (DOE) using JMP software.

+ Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to drive and complete Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCMs).

+ Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills, with a proactive and involved approach.

+ Prior background in a biotech setting preferred.

+ Expertise in programming and integration solutions with liquid handling systems preferred.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $100,000.00–$149,950.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

+ 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.