Engineer I, Reliability Engineer

The Engineer I, Reliability Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific will support equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and manufacturing operations, while driving process improvements and engineering projects. This role collaborates with operations, maintenance, quality, analytical development, and packaging teams to improve asset performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and support troubleshooting and continuous‑improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day reliability engineering support, including equipment reliability monitoring, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and downtime tracking to reduce unplanned equipment failures.
• Partner with maintenance to develop and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and assist in tracking reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to improve asset performance and equipment uptime.
• Support day‑to‑day manufacturing operations by assisting in troubleshooting equipment and process issues and identifying root causes.
• Monitor equipment and process performance and analyze operational data to identify reliability and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Assist with the implementation of reliability and process improvements to increase equipment uptime, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collect and analyze equipment and process data to support engineering evaluations, reliability improvement initiatives, and operational decision‑making.
• Support execution of engineering projects, including reliability and process improvements, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects.
• Assist in equipment evaluation, testing, installation, and startup activities.
• Participate in process trials, validation activities, and engineering studies.
• Support development and updates of technical documentation, including SOPs, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering reports.
• Ensure engineering documentation aligns with internal quality and regulatory standards.
• Work cross‑functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, EHS, supply chain, and engineering teams to support operational and project objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving process efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting cost optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0‑2 years of experience in a complex chemical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment; internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing or industrial settings will be considered.
• Exposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience working with engineering data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.).
• Exposure to reliability engineering concepts (preventive/predictive maintenance, RCFA, FMEA) and familiarity with industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, or automation systems; experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly across functions and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment while independently managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, regulated setting.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission.

Schedule

Standard (Mon‑Fri)

Work environment includes office settings and areas requiring personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc. Noise levels can be loud from equipment/machinery, and occasional exposure to various outside weather conditions and warehouse environments.

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $30.70–$46.05.

Benefits

• 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 a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.