Production Engineer

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

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.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location/Division Specific Information

Greenville, NC

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED

• 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

Discover Impactful Work:

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.

A Day in the Life:

• 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

Keys to Success:

Education/Experience

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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.