Sr Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Marietta, OH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Marietta, OH. Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, implement engineering changes, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $80k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 76 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 75 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$105k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- ✓ Lean 47%
- Tooling 39%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- Root cause 32%
- New product launch 32%
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Marietta
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Full description from Thermo Fisher ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Experience
- ✓2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or related technical role
- ✓Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering Technology, Electronics, Instrumentation or related technical field
- ✓Technical/Trade school certification in relevant discipline acceptable
- ✓Additional specialized certifications in areas like calibration, electrical systems, or equipment-specific training advantageous
- ✓Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
- ✓Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation
- ✓Experience with PLC systems, SCADA, and automated manufacturing equipment
- ✓Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory
requirements
in manufacturing environments
- ✓Demonstrated ability to perform equipment calibration and validation
- ✓Expertise in using precision measurement tools and test equipment
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- ✓Experience with preventive maintenance programs and documentation
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- ✓Ability to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls as needed
- ✓Physical
requirements
include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in various environmental conditions
- ✓Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
- ✓Proficiency in English required
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sr Manufacturing Engineering Technician, where you'll contribute to maintaining and optimizing manufacturing processes that enable scientific discoveries. You'll work with advanced equipment and technologies to ensure smooth operations while adhering to quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in supporting manufacturing operations through equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, implement engineering changes, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.