Sr. Purification Automation Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location: Franklin, MA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided at this time.

*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.

Travel: 20-30% travel required to support customer and internal project needs.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Sr. Purification Automation Engineer, you will initiate fresh ideas and streamline operations within Thermo Fisher’s BioProduction business. Your role is pivotal in advancing our capabilities and upholding our reputation as industry frontrunners in bioproduction. Your forward-thinking proposals and expert mentorship will be essential in guiding the success and growth of Thermo Fisher’s BioProduction business.

What Will You Do?

• Develop brand new automation solutions for industrial-scale downstream purification technologies, aiming for peak efficiency and precision.

• Lead the development and construction of engineering skids for pilot and manufacturing scales, ensuring high performance and reliability.

• Provide counsel on intricate sensing and process control methodologies, crafting the evolution of our automation processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable, user-friendly, and regulatory-compliant automation and control strategies.

• Lead customer engagements, including onsite and remote demonstrations, development of joint statements of work, and technology transfer activities.

• Apply expertise in IOQ (Installation and Operational Qualification), verification, and validation protocols to ensure robust system performance.

• Represent Thermo Fisher as a leader at technical conferences and industry forums in downstream automation.

Education:

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

• PhD is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automation engineering, including proficiency in logic programming and graphics development for bioprocess downstream purification units.

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience

• Experience with commercial single-use chromatography apparatus or associated bioprocess purification systems

• Experience with Emerson DeltaV or similar systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skillfulness in DeltaV and connected software for logic scripting and graphical interfaces within downstream purification procedures.

• Proven track record of effectively applying control methods for disposable systems in downstream purification.

• Strong foundation in scientific methodology, applied mathematics, and statistics.

• Remarkable proficiency in written and verbal communication.

• Effective project management capabilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%

What We Offer

Competitive Salary:

• Pay rate based on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits!

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) + Designated Paid Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $113,500.00–$170,000.00.

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

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