Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician (2nd Shift)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works to produce-high quality components used in the world's finest tools used by researches like Nobel prize winners and the teams who imaged the COVID-19 virus.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

With such an important global mission statement our Test Technicians reinforce our Quality Culture through product testing to ensure that Customers across the world receive the highest quality best performing products possible!

A Day in the Life:

• Provides blocking issue support for assembly and test teams as directed by Operations Engineering.
• Assists Operations Engineers on both improvement and new product projects as they transition from concept through release according to PMP and MDP process.
• Assists in the training of Manufacturing personnel in new product build, existing product improvements, testing, install and repair procedures. May help develop sophisticated procedures under the guidance of Operations Engineering personnel.
• May provide insight or implement engineering changes to support factory production as needed to achieve yield and cost goals.
• Provide design inputs for tools and test fixtures as needed to support and improve factory capabilities. Work with operations engineers to determine needed improvements and help with the engineering and implementation.
• Perform hands-on assembly and testing as required during project work (i.e., assembly, test or measurement, problem solving)

Education:

• University degree in a technical field, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills.
• Equivalent military background or a combination of equivalent experience to demonstrate required skills also recognized.

Experience:

• At least 10 plus total years of manufacturing or mechanical technician experience is required.
• Previous experience in a clean room environment is required.
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access) is required
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Background in precision PMs with chambers - example PVC/ CVD tools, sophisticated manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Previous experience using test equipment preferred (ex: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read detailed drawings and perform basic analysis of electronic and mechanical assembly problems at the component and system level
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to support projects and perform training
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (technical and general), successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for at least 2 hours at a time
• 2nd shift hours: 2-10:30PM (initial training will be conducted during day shift hours, duration to be determined based on training progress)

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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