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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Engineer

Parkersburg, WV

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. We encourage you to perform at your best in a successful, growing global organization. With over $40 billion in revenues and a large investment in R&D, you'll have the resources to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Marietta Manufacturing site is part of the Laboratory Equipment Division. Our products are used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and universities for research to improve healthcare and quality of life. We offer equipment, accessories, and services for sample preparation, storage, and analysis.

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Discover Impactful Work:

The Staff Engineer will provide engineering support and project management for cost reduction projects and new product implementation by evaluating components, procedures, processes, materials, methods and compiling data, calculating savings and presenting recommendations to cross functional teams.

A Day in the Life:

  • A proactive approach in questioning project timelines, current designs, and/or manufacturing methods to drive improvements in product costs and introduce innovative products.
  • Evaluate components to improve material cost or to avoid material price increases while maintaining/improving product quality, function/performance, and reliability
  • Project management that includes interfacing through cross-discipline teams involving engineering, purchasing, PPI, quality, safety, and operations
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines, and handle fast paced critical work environment
  • Perform change development and evaluation
  • Work with manufacturing on scheduling and performing pre-production and production runs to support the process qualification for the projects
  • Prepare and direct preparation of engineering documentation (PSS books, Work Instructions, Forms, etc.)
  • Prepare and present detailed project reviews for assigned projects
  • Lead or participate with cross-functional teams to support production lines as required
  • Generate ideas that lead to cost take out opportunities
  • Ability to use tools to retrofit parts and troubleshoot units
  • Provide solutions to issues and gain consensus
  • Achieve results that move the project toward completion
  • Advance challenges that require additional support

Keys to Success:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • PMP preferred

Experience:

  • 3-5 years engineering experience with project management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High levels of self-discipline, drive and a proven ability to lead a small cross functional project team
  • Ability to problem solve quickly and provide alternate solutions to issues
  • Manage and communicate timelines to collaborators and team members
  • Drive and achieve results
  • Solution focused

Client-provided location(s): Marietta, OH 45750, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01289477
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