Automation Professional, afternoon and evening

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, 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.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Position Purpose

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

The Automation Professional, afternoon and evening is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems (PCS/MES/BMS, etc.) during afternoon and evening activities at the Lengnau facility. This role ensures the optimal performance and reliability of automation systems, supporting manufacturing operations and adhering to GMP standards. This role is explicitly for a afternoon and evening activities between 13:00 – 22:00 Mo-Fr.

Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Automation System Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve automation system issues that arise during afternoon and evening activities to minimize downtime.
• Documentation: Document all maintenance and troubleshooting activities, including repairs and inspections, in accordance with GMP standards.
• Support Manufacturing: Assist in maintaining automation systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Compliance: Ensure all maintenance and troubleshooting activities follow GMP standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with the Maintenance Team Lead and other team members to coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting activities and priorities.

Quality

• Adheres to general cGMP rules, Quality policies, procedures and instruction as rolled out by the Quality function and endorsed by the site management.
• Actively contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives and deviation reporting and follow-up.

EHSS

• Adheres to general safety rules, policies, procedures and instructions as rolled out by the EHSS functions and endorsed by the site management.
• Actively contributes to safety initiatives and issues as well as near miss reporting and follow-up.

Values & Behavior

• Maintains commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific values and adherence to ethics and legal compliance standards.
• Takes personal accountability for their presence, performance, and productivity for the achievements of defined objectives.
• Thinks and acts with a customer-centric attitude.
• Is intellectually curious and embraces Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience & Competences

• Extensive experience with maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems (PCS/MES/BMS).
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in automation software and hardware, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve sophisticated technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, MS&T, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting activities in compliance with GMP standards.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of materials and equipment.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow with all GMP and safety regulations.
• Commitment to safety policies, contributing to safety initiatives, and reporting near misses.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and deviation reporting.
• Ability to support within the on-call team for 24/7 support.
• Ability to work in the afternoon and evening (Mon-Fri, 13:00-22:00).