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Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Bedford, MA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$73k–$109k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Bedford, MA. You'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Base pay
$73k–$109k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k. This one lists $73k–$109k.

Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 62 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 61 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
About 24% below similar roles

Typical $96k–$143k, from 30 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 55%
  • ✓ Lean 53%
  • ✓ Automation 45%
  • ✓ Root cause 42%
  • ✓ New product launch 39%
  • Six Sigma 32%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation helpLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bedford

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Requirements

  • ✓Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
  • ✓Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
  • ✓Relevant technical certifications or apprenticeships are valued
  • ✓Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory

requirements

  • ✓Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • ✓Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
  • ✓Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
  • ✓Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
  • ✓Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
  • ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
  • ✓Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
  • ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
  • ✓Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
  • ✓Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
  • ✓Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
  • ✓Ability to mentor and train manufacturing personnel
  • ✓Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance

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

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • ✓A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • ✓Employee assistance and family support programs, including 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • ✓Retirement and savings programs, such as our 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: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, 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: Bedford, MA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

  • •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • •Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Description

Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

You will participate in new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.

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