Polymer Process Engineer

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardotoxic materials

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.

Location

This is a fully onsite role based at our Sunnyvale, CA office and relocation assistance is not available.

Discover Impactful Work

Join our process development team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Process Development, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

A Day in the Life

You will play a key role in advancing manufacturing processes and supporting production excellence.

• Support new product introduction, process improvement, and equipment optimizations initiatives
• identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and others to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.

Keys to Success

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) with 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or advanced degree

Experience

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., GMP, ISO environments)
• Exposure to process development, manufacturing support, or engineering projects
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control
• Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving
• Familiarity with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor and train personnel

Other

• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with PPE/gowning requirements
• Willingness to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $79,200.00-$105,600.00.

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

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