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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards. Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. Cold Room/Freezers: –22°F / –6°C. Office/Some degree of PPE (personal protective equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.). Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.
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.
Discover Impactful Work The Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering will lead strategy and performance of off-the-shelf equipment and custom automation in diagnostic/medical device operations.
Automation Strategy & Leadership
Develop and implement a world‑class automation roadmap for diagnostic product manufacturing.
Provide technical leadership for the selection and integration of physical automation platforms (e.g., robotic liquid handling systems, industrial filling and packaging, robotic packaging, SCADA).
Champion standardization, modularity, and scalability of automation solutions.
Lead, train, and mentor the team through Practical Process Improvement (PPI).
Identify areas for improvement and cost savings through equipment lifecycle management.
Project Execution
Coordinate end‑to‑end automation projects—from concept, justification, timelines, budgets, prioritisation, URS generation, vendor selection, design/build, FAT/SAT, installation, commission, qualification, and validation.
Drive improvements in efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity through automation upgrades or new installations.
Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of automation and process engineers, technicians, and system integrators.
Define performance objectives, training needs, and career development plans for the team.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure the team, process, and systems align with applicable regulations (FDA, 21 CFR Part 820, Part 11, ISO 13485, IVDR, ISO 17025).
Own or support equipment/software validation protocols and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA).
Support internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Bodies).
Multi‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Sciences to enable design‑for‑automation in new product development.
Collaborate with QA, IT, and CSV teams to ensure systems are qualified, maintained, and detailed appropriately.
Support tech transfer and scale‑up activities by integrating automation into new or existing production lines.
Manage cross‑functional projects from initiation to completion.
Keys To Success Education
Bachelor’s in engineering required (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or equivalent).
Experience
8+ years of experience in automation engineering, with 5+ years in people management roles.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrated experience with automation in diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences manufacturing.
Project management experience a plus.
Process engineering experience a plus.
Six Sigma experience a plus.
Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, an 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.
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $143,000.00–$214,000.00. 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.
Comprehensive total rewards package includes national medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs; employee assistance and family support programs; 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; short‑ and long‑term disability; retirement and savings programs, including a 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:
Total Rewards .
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level Employment type : Full‑time Job function : Engineering and Information Technology Industries : Biotechnology
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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards. Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. Cold Room/Freezers: –22°F / –6°C. Office/Some degree of PPE (personal protective equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.). Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.
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.
Discover Impactful Work The Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering will lead strategy and performance of off-the-shelf equipment and custom automation in diagnostic/medical device operations.
Automation Strategy & Leadership
Develop and implement a world‑class automation roadmap for diagnostic product manufacturing.
Provide technical leadership for the selection and integration of physical automation platforms (e.g., robotic liquid handling systems, industrial filling and packaging, robotic packaging, SCADA).
Champion standardization, modularity, and scalability of automation solutions.
Lead, train, and mentor the team through Practical Process Improvement (PPI).
Identify areas for improvement and cost savings through equipment lifecycle management.
Project Execution
Coordinate end‑to‑end automation projects—from concept, justification, timelines, budgets, prioritisation, URS generation, vendor selection, design/build, FAT/SAT, installation, commission, qualification, and validation.
Drive improvements in efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity through automation upgrades or new installations.
Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of automation and process engineers, technicians, and system integrators.
Define performance objectives, training needs, and career development plans for the team.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure the team, process, and systems align with applicable regulations (FDA, 21 CFR Part 820, Part 11, ISO 13485, IVDR, ISO 17025).
Own or support equipment/software validation protocols and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA).
Support internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Bodies).
Multi‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Sciences to enable design‑for‑automation in new product development.
Collaborate with QA, IT, and CSV teams to ensure systems are qualified, maintained, and detailed appropriately.
Support tech transfer and scale‑up activities by integrating automation into new or existing production lines.
Manage cross‑functional projects from initiation to completion.
Keys To Success Education
Bachelor’s in engineering required (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or equivalent).
Experience
8+ years of experience in automation engineering, with 5+ years in people management roles.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrated experience with automation in diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences manufacturing.
Project management experience a plus.
Process engineering experience a plus.
Six Sigma experience a plus.
Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, an 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.
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $143,000.00–$214,000.00. 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.
Comprehensive total rewards package includes national medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs; employee assistance and family support programs; 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; short‑ and long‑term disability; retirement and savings programs, including a 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:
Total Rewards .
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level Employment type : Full‑time Job function : Engineering and Information Technology Industries : Biotechnology
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