Maintenance Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer – Facilities

Location: Penfield / Fairport, NYReports To: Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Summary

As a Maintenance Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will own the reliability and performance of critical facility systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, utilities, and infrastructure across multiple sites. You’ll drive maintenance excellence by improving system uptime, developing preventive and predictive programs, that directly support Thermo Fisher’s mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

This role serves as the technical lead for developing disciplined maintenance planning and scheduling processes it also offers the opportunity to shape reliability strategies, implement digital maintenance tools, and grow toward Reliability or Engineering leadership positions. You’ll also support EHS compliance, energy efficiency, and capital improvement projects, acting as a key catalyst in Rochester’s maintenance transformation initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 production operations across all Rochester facilities, coordinating maintenance schedules, capital activities, and shutdown plans to minimize operational disruptions
• Liaise with reliability engineer to drive improvement plans for critical systems, setting measurable targets for uptime, MTBF, and maintenance cost reduction.
• Serve as the technical expert for diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues through root cause and reliability analysis.
• Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) programs that improve uptime.
• Lead the improvement of maintenance planning and scheduling process refining work prioritization, backlog management, and schedule adherence.
• Leverage CMMS, BMS, and predictive analytics tools to monitor asset health and drive data-based maintenance decisions.
• Act as a liaison between Maintenance, Operations, EHS, and Engineering to align maintenance schedules, safety reviews, and capital planning.
• Lead vendor coordination and ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher standards, safety policies, and project quality requirements.
• Analyze maintenance KPIs and cost trends, recommend cost-effective strategies, and report on system reliability metrics.
• Ensure maintenance programs meet EHS, regulatory, and sustainability standards, supporting energy and waste reduction initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering within an industrial, lab, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical distribution, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Building Management Systems (BMS), and CMMS platforms (SAP PM/MM).
• Experience with predictive or condition-based maintenance tools and techniques.
• Working knowledge of EHS compliance, regulatory reporting, and sustainability principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead scheduling, planning, and vendor coordination in a production environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Core Competencies & Values

• Maintenance Leadership: Owns measurable goals and drives continuous improvement.
• Digital Mindset: Uses data,  and analytics to predict and prevent equipment failures.
• Planning & Scheduling Discipline: Builds structured, measurable scheduling systems to improve reliability and justify future planning roles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinates seamlessly with Operations, technicans, Engineering, and EHS.
• EHS & Sustainability Mindset: Ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility..
• Growth & Development: Builds technical expertise and prepares for leadership opportunities.
• Integrity & Purpose: Advances Thermo Fisher’s mission through safe, reliable operations.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.

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