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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Engineer 1

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, No eye contacts allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Profile Title: Operational Support - Engineer I

Direct Report To: Senior Manufacturing Manager

Group/ Division: LSG

Career Band: Band 4

Position Location: Inchinnan

When you are part Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work, and be a standout colleague that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

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Position Summary:

The positions objective is to deliver site targets by ensuring the facility structure, utilities, manufacturing systems and equipment are maintained to a premier standard. Will assist in projects to deliver quality, efficiency, safety and cost saving improvements. The primary function of the role is to ensure that the facility and manufacturing process continues to deliver extraordinary products as efficiently as possible through effective preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown response and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate as a team member in multi-functional corporate site projects, taking ownership and responsibility in delivering actions and tasks specific to supporting manufacturing
  • Complete & supervise crucial preventative maintenance tasks
  • Update, review and analyse department critical metrics (daily/weekly/monthly) to ensure operational support teams performance is being achieved and maintained along with identifying improvement opportunities using data driven decisions.
  • Work in partnership with other departments to develop and improve the current facility & helps to deliver change and improve key performance metrics & goals

Key Skills required:

  • Good Technical and equipment facility maintenance
  • Confirmed understanding of control systems including Siemens & Allen Bradley
  • Practical experience of facility & manufacturing equipment maintenance, solving issues within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Good social skills - works across functions
  • Ability to learn and develop current skills and behaviors to progress within the function
  • Ability to establish relationships with current and new vendors to develop processes and system to drive continuous improvement within manufacturing process using
  • Knowledge of process excellence techniques; lean manufacturing, Six sigma and SPC etc.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Minimum HNC or City in guilds in an engineering field
  • Experience working within a medical device manufacturing environment or cGMP manufacturing environment would be desirable but not crucial
  • Previous experience of working within team and delivering projects results crucial
  • Experience of working and maintaining facility & process equipment crucial
  • Role could require occasional travel and out of hours working
  • Role will require working in controlled environments e.g. Cleanroom
  • early & back 7.5 % shift allowance
  • Early, back & night shift 25% shift allowance

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and give to our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Client-provided location(s): Paisley, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01272143-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program