Thermo Fisher Scientific

Production Engineer (2-2-3 schedule Nights)

Full-time · Greenville, NC
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Mid-level · 3+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: Associate's degree

Experience: 3+ years

Skills & tools

Process ImprovementOperationsTroubleshootingMaintenanceRecordkeepingLean Six SigmaElectricalSix Sigma
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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.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

12-hour night shift (2/2/3 schedule) 6PM – 6AM with 15% shift differential

This role is part of a team providing 24/7 technical support and expertise to sterile pharmaceutical production. You will support customer-facing process engineers, assist with technical transfers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

This position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and ensuring compliance with regulatory and cGMP standards.

  • Provide technical support to meet business objectives and improve production OEE
  • Diagnose and resolve complex process and equipment issues
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on equipment and process functionality
  • Develop process flow diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
  • Support CAPEX equipment upgrades for sterile fill/finish operations
  • Coordinate planned shutdowns and production interruptions
  • Create, modify, and approve process equipment recipes in compliance with SOPs
  • Support investigations by providing data and recommending improvements
  • Collaborate daily with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams
  • Spend 70–90% of time on the production floor supporting operations
  • Document work activities and maintain accurate records
  • Drive continuous improvement using TPM, 5S, PPI, and data-driven metrics
  • Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering with a minimum of 3 years of process experience. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Experience in regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device) preferred
  • Process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, trend analysis) preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of data integrity principles and automation systems preferred
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment
  • Adherence to all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS/OHS) policies
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
  • Flexibility to support shift-based production operations
  • Other duties as assigned

Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing while making a real-world impact.

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