Assembler II

Company Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them!

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals!

Within Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Compliance Test Solutions (CTS) business unit specializes in designing and manufacturing capital equipment for testing a wide range of components and products. Our equipment is particularly focused on testing electronic products, components, and sub-systems for compliance with national, international, and industry Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) standards. With over 40 years of experience in this field, we are recognized for providing reliable and dependable precision test solutions that help manufacturers meet their test requirements. Our products play a crucial role in reducing catastrophic risks, ensuring product quality, and accelerating time to market for our customers.

Compliance Test Solutions, is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Materials and Structural Analysis group and the Electrical Failure Analysis group, based in Tewksbury, MA.

For more information about Thermo Fisher Scientific and our diverse range of products and services, please visit our website at .

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Career Band:  II

Job Track:  Associate

Position Location: CTS, Tewksbury, MA

Number of Direct Reports:  0

Day/Shift (if applicable): day

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt):  Non-Exempt

Core Duties and Responsibilities: The assembly technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Wilmington, MA is responsible for the assembly of electro-mechanical subassemblies. This includes performing all manufacturing tasks related to the assembly of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies, such as point-to-point wiring, soldering, and kitting. The technician must have the ability to distinguish colors of different wire insulation, work with fume-emitting items, occasionally handle components containing mercury, and be capable of kitting parts and lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Competencies:

• Understand and apply formal problem-solving tools.
• Comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization and being independent and self-initiating.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Capable of working in a team environment.
• Comfortable using Windows-based software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible and willing to expand into other areas as business requirements dictate.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements include a high school diploma and 3-5 years of experience with electro-mechanical assembly. The technician should be able to read and understand engineering documentation, including drawings, circuit diagrams, and sequence of operations. General working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel is also required.

Education Requirements: Minimum high school diploma

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience with electro-mechanical assembly preferred.

• Read and understand engineering documentation including drawings, circuit diagrams and sequence of operations
• Soldering electronic components on printed circuit boards
• Computer skills: - MS Word, MS Excel

Work Environment: The work environment may expose the employee to the risk of electrical shock and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet.

Physical Demands: The physical demands include occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently needs to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stand and walk.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment and the opportunity to be part of a growing company. The company provides an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off (PTO), sick and family-friendly leaves, and flexible hours. Compensation is competitive and based on the individual's skill, knowledge, and experience level.

To achieve the company's strategic vision, it is important to meet or exceed customer requirements. This is done by establishing and maintaining outstanding Quality and Quality Assurance Systems. Every employee at Thermo Fisher Scientific is required to work within the Quality System, be dedicated to defect-free work, follow established procedures, and deliver world-class products and services.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable laws.