Packaging Engineer II

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

*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.

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.

Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Lead technical projects and provide customer and manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions

• Participate in new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives.

• Use data-driven approaches and lean methodologies to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards.

• Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, procurement, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM focus and 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with packaging focus

• Master's degree with STEM focus and at least an internship with packaging focus

• Relevant technical certifications or apprenticeships are valued

Other Experience Needed:

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
• Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, ISO packaging standards

• Familiar with GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
• Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
• Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
• Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to mentor and train manufacturing personnel
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance

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 ThermoFisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.