Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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. 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.

Discover Impactful Work:

The primary responsibility of this position is to support manufacturing with respect to automated and semi-automated post-molding equipment. This includes a variety of automated material handling, assembly, decorating and packaging systems. The Lead Controls Technician is responsible for detailed communication with Supervisors & Maintenance about current state of automation related concerns. Communicates with Automation Engineers on future department needs.

A Day in the Life:

• Determines root cause of failures and resolves problems with automation equipment.

• Communicates efficiently, both verbally and in writing, to a broad manufacturing base

• Fix & support:

• Various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ContolLogix, Panelview

• A wide variety of automation technologies, including: Robots, Printing (Pad/Screen/Offset/InkJet), Ultrasonic Welders, Vision Systems, Leak Testers, Labelers, Capping Equipment, reamers & other finishing equipment.

• Works with equipment vendors to address automation problems and improves functional knowledge.

• Interacts with molding setups & process engineering to tackle component related issues & their effect on the automation process.

• Support Automation Engineering with installation of improvements & new Automation.

• Mentors Automation Associates in work centers supporting root cause and problem solving.

• Develop / modify procedures & training guidelines as needed for automation processes.

• Read & modify electrical schematics.

• Designs, sketches & dimensions improvements to existing automation systems

• Tracks & helps maintain automation data (stops, scrap, etc…) to support continuous improvement process. Uses PPI tools and Lean techniques to analyze data and improve processes.

• Performs mechanical repairs as needed and completes preventive maintenance to keep automation and various equipment in efficient working condition for production.

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred.

• 5+ years of related automated equipment experience (equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered).

• Must have a very broad electrical and mechanical background, including hands-on experience with PLCs, robots, motion controls, and associated programming software.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must excel at root cause analysis skills.

• Must be proficient with written and verbal communication skills.

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!

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. We will gladly provide reasonable accommodations covered under the ADA.

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.