Staff Engineer, Manufacturing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location
- Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 76 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
Skills
About this role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) 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. DESCRIPTION Join the Biosciences Division (BID) team in Eugene, OR, where you'll advance manufacturing excellence and contribute to impactful solutions. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while supporting our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you'll provide the following: Perform maintenance, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement activities for equipment automation Technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes Collaboration across multiple functions to enhance production efficiency, ensure product quality, and implement advanced technologies Site technical leadership for larger capital projects in partnership with divisional project management and validation resources REQUIREMENTS Advanced Degree plus 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology preferred) Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related field) Working knowledge of automation systems, PLC-based controls, and control system architecture sufficient to troubleshoot equipment and work with suppliers or controls specialists Strong project management experience leading equipment improvements, modifications, productivity projects, and small capital equipment projects Experience developing and executing validation protocols and documentation for equipment and process changes in regulated environments Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment Up to 10% travel may be required DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Direct PLC or HMI programming and controls-system commissioning experience Expertise in CAD software, CMMS systems such as Ultimo, and relevant engineering software packages Experience with Azure DevOps, Agile Scrum, or gated engineering project frameworks Experience leading complex capital equipment or facility projects Project management and validation leadership for equipment improvements, modifications, productivity initiatives, and small capital projects Professional Engineering designation or relevant certifications