Staff Automation Engineer

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

*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.

Join the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Millersburg as a Staff Automation Engineer and become an essential part of our engineering team! You will oversee electrical engineering, controls technology, automation, and robotics projects, promoting continuous improvement and integrating advanced automation solutions. This is your opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a meaningful difference!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess Failure Mechanisms: Evaluate the failure mechanisms of entire machines and electrical and mechanical processes.
• Establish Standards: Set standards for electrical prints and act as an authority in electrical development and component integration.
• Root Cause Analysis: Uncover root causes and implement balanced solutions.
• Advocate for risk-based decision making and demonstrate strong business insights.
• Leadership: Provide leadership in automation technology projects and the industrialization of new technologies.

Technical Excellence:

• Project Leadership: Guide project teams to ensure the successful implementation of advanced engineering solutions.
• Showcase proficiency in electrical and controls engineering, solving sophisticated controls, PLC programming, and engineering obstacles.
• Component Selection: Resolve equivalent components for equipment that can no longer be purchased.
• Motor and Motion Control Development: Select and enhance motors and motion control systems for machine construction.
• Risk Minimization: Set up standard code structures and guide program development to minimize risks.
• Project Implementation: Develop multiple systems or machines, mentor other engineers, and lead program creation.
• Safety Standards: Detail how the team will meet safety requirements in projects.
• Automation and Invention: Lead the invention and construction of manufacturing lines with automation.
• Specialize in machine network connectivity and communications to establish expertise within the team.
• Multi-Functional Teamwork: Work multi-functionally to establish systems used by multiple sites.
• Technology Integration: Collaborate to efficiently introduce new technology into the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education required: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field
• Master's, or PhD in a STEM-related field preferred
• 8+ years (Bachelor's), 6+ years (Master's) 4+ years (PhD) of hands-on experience in electrical engineering, controls technology, automation, robotics, and project management.
• Robust problem-solving and statistical analysis skills.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and project leadership abilities.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary:

• Pay rate based on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits!

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) + Designated Paid Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at ThermoFisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.