Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical Packaging
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Allentown, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 20%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Allentown, PA. You will optimize production processes, implement new technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC
- Day to day
- about 20% travel
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About the role
Requirements
- ✓Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
- ✓Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related field)
- ✓Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications beneficial
- ✓Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
- ✓Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory
requirements
- ✓Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management
- ✓Proficient in statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
- ✓Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing control systems
- ✓Strong project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- ✓Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
- ✓Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems
- ✓Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- ✓Experience supporting engineers and technicians
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
- ✓Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
- ✓Must be able to work in cleanroom environments when required
- ✓Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- ✓Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- ✓Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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.
Description
As a Manufacturing Engineer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will optimize production processes, implement new technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality products while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer through innovative manufacturing solutions.
You will manage process improvement projects, provide technical expertise for new product introductions, develop and validate manufacturing processes, and implement automation solutions. Working with R&D, Quality, Production, and other departments, you'll optimize existing processes while ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance. Your analytical skills and engineering expertise will help drive cost reductions, improve efficiencies, and enhance manufacturing capabilities across our operations.