Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Technician

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an experienced, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues exceeding $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide our employees with the resources and chances to create significant impacts in the world.

Position Objective

Our Santa Clara site is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Technician with expertise in system level assembly, integration, setup, testing, and sophisticated fixing of automated control systems while maintaining/exceeding the quality standards.

Strong technical background, manufacturing process oriented with the ability to participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to address problems in manufacturing environment are crucial. Experience in highly customized fast paced manufacturing environment is a plus.

What will you do

Build and Functional Verification testing of automated control systems and sensors.

Assembling, cabling, programming controllers and debugging automated bio-reactor systems based on Emerson DeltaV platform.

Assembling, modifying and debugging major subsystems.

TruLogic (Delta V) assembly and testing.

Modifying, upgrading debugging Control Towers.

Programming transmitters and controller options.

Building cables, hoses etc. as needed.

Building, testing and modifying Mass Flow Controller assemblies.

Stage systems for integration and testing.

Support Production Planning on Work Order requirements, parts issued, etc.

Support Engineering and new product introduction activities as required.

Redline/correct released drawings and documents.

System teardown and preparation for the Final Quality Assurance inspection process.

Become a domain expert, supporting system level fixing and the group's training activities.

Perform In-process Quality Control Inspections on system configurations, BOM, controller layout and wiring schematics, product travelers and workmanship standards.

Additional assemblies, testing and job-related duties as the need arises.

Familiar in working in structured Agile/SCRUM/Safe projects.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Two years in a manufacturing technician role.

Computer proficiency especially with MS suite.

Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

6S manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Agile.

AS degree, relevant trade school diploma.

Advanced Technical Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Biology, or related Military Training.

2-3 years of proven experience in manufacturing required.

Physical/Environmental requirements

Physical Activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Level of Visual Acuity, Inspection, Close Assembly, transcription, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines, using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye.

This position does not have relocation assistance

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $19.32–$32.50.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards