Thermo Fisher Scientific

Engineer III, Manufacturing Engineering Automation – Thermo Fisher Scientific – Groningen

Jobid=0cad4e9c3d27 (0.0995)

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify hardware, software, and network architecture needs, focusing on the convergence of OT systems. Your responsibilities will include assisting with scaling automation initiatives. You'll support system data collection, analysis, and visualization to guide process enhancements, and partner with OT Automation to support project teams in developing and improving process automation with IT-supported applications.

As a technical SME in automation, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support long-term automation strategies, participating in design reviews, project meetings, and technical discussions. You'll develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment and systems, ensuring compatibility with established network connectivity frameworks. Additionally, you'll develop strategies for upgrading existing equipment to achieve network connectivity and support all phases of equipment qualification and process validation.

Your analytical skills and engineering expertise will be crucial in monitoring the performance of newly deployed systems, providing technical support to site-level engineers and technicians, and recommending improvements for efficiency and scalability. You'll stay updated with emerging automation technologies and propose improvements to keep Thermo Fisher Scientific at the forefront of IT/OT integration in manufacturing.

A Day in the Life:

  • Lead the integration of OT systems by identifying hardware, software, and network architecture.
  • Assist with scaling automation initiatives including equipment selection and designing of automation architecture, particularly for packaging equipment and related systems
  • Support system data collection, analysis, and visualization to guide process enhancements
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to serve as a technical mentor in automation and support long-term automation strategies, participating in design reviews, project meetings, and technical discussions
  • Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment and systems to ensure new equipment compatibility with the established network connectivity framework.
  • Develop strategy for upgrading existing equipment to achieve network connectivity
  • Support all phases of equipment qualification and process validation. Assist with training and support of staff on new and upgraded equipment, including technical documentation such as design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
  • Monitor the performance of newly deployed systems and provide technical support and guidance to site-level engineers and technicians, perform troubleshooting. Recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability
  • Stay updated with emerging automation technologies and propose improvements
  • Be compliant with quality records related to the OT systems
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
  • Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
  • Must be able to work in cleanroom environments when required
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools
  • Job and Position context

    Networking: The job holder is operating in a wide network within and outside Thermo Fisher Scientific:

    Internal:

  • Manufacturing Science & Technology transfer representatives
  • Quality representatives
  • Manufacturing representatives
  • Facilities & Maintenance representatives
  • External:

  • Vendors (retrieving information with regard to use and delivery times of items are not stocked or regularly ordered by Patheon)
  • Quality and EH&S: Responsible for acting according to EH&S, Quality and cGMP regulations. Activities have to be performed under safe conditions.

    Manage contractors that meets current and future requirements in terms of quality and quantity in order to establish and maintain cGMP compliance.

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