Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 1st Shift
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Mebane, NC · 3 days ago
On-siteProductFull-time
Description
Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician and contribute to our mission to advance health, environmental, and safety initiatives. In this key role, you'll ensure optimal equipment performance and maintenance while supporting continuous improvement in our manufacturing facilities. You'll resolve complex technical issues, coordinate preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams. Your expertise will directly impact the production of essential scientific and medical products used by researchers and healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or similar technical role
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Electronics, or related field
- Professional certifications in relevant technical areas preferred
- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, and equipment maintenance
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
- Experience with calibration, preventive maintenance, and GMP/GEP compliance
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
- Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (ISO, GMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and mentoring technicians
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency calls when needed
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills