Manufacturing Reliability Process Engineer II

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Location: Grand Island, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*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.

Become a part of a team within Thermo Fisher Scientific that prioritizes performance, quality, and innovation. Thermo Fisher Scientific completed important tasks, such as aiding customers in finding cures for cancer, safeguarding the environment, and ensuring the safety of our food. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Reliability Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment reliability, implementing maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement equipment reliability strategies to ensure optimal performance and longevity of manufacturing equipment used in the production of cell culture media.
• Conduct Reliability Engineering for maintenance (REM) on equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including safety, maintenance, production, quality, and engineering, to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) programs and schedules for all critical equipment.
• Implement and monitor equipment performance metrics, including Operating Equipment Efficiency (OEE), and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components while optimizing inventory levels.
• Prepare and present reports on equipment performance, reliability metrics, OEE, and improvement initiatives to management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, process engineering or a similar role in a manufacturing environment. (Experience can include internships, co-ops, work experience, and manufacturing work experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to equipment maintenance and reliability in a GMP environment is a plus.
• Experience in monitoring and improving OEE metrics to enhance production efficiency.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, maintenance best practices, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools to evaluate equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)) or maintenance management (e.g., Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)).

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

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