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Reliability Engineering Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific

Fair Lawn, NJJob$124–175K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$124–175K/yr
Location
Fair Lawn, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

ThermoFisher Scientific is hiring a Reliability Engineering Manager. The Manager of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance at Thermo Fisher Scientific leads a team to ensure optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. This role involves developing effective maintenance strategies, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance while minimizing equipment downtime. The manager will work with cross-functional teams, support staff development, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

Key focus areas include Manage a team responsible for optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment, Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and strategies, and Ensure regulatory compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EMA standards.

Successful candidates bring Advanced Degree +6 Years Experience, Bachelor's Degree +8 Years Experience, and 3+ Years Management Experience. Important skills include cGMP Requirements, Regulatory Standards, FDA, EMA, Mechanical Systems, and Electrical Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

cGMP RequirementsRegulatory StandardsFDAEMAMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsPreventive Maintenance ProgramsCMMS SystemsMaintenance StrategiesKPIsEquipment QualificationValidation ProcessesProject ManagementBudgetingCollaborationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunicationOn-Call RotationEmergency ResponseMicrosoft Office SuiteMaintenance Management SystemsSafety StandardsEnvironmental Health StandardsClean Room EnvironmentsGMP Requirements

Qualifications

Advanced Degree6 Years of Experience in Maintenance or Engineering in Pharmaceutical/Biotech ManufacturingBachelor's Degree3+ Years of Management Experience Leading Technical TeamsAbility to Lift Up to 40 PoundsProfessional Engineering LicenseSkilled Trades Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION:

As Manager of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage a team responsible for ensuring optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. You'll develop effective maintenance strategies, implement preventive maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing equipment downtime. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through reliable manufacturing operations. You'll work with cross-functional teams, support maintenance staff development, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in maintenance or engineering in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field)

  • Professional Engineering license or skilled trades certification is an asset

  • 3+ years of management experience leading technical teams

  • Expert knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA)

  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

  • Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies and KPIs

  • Experience managing equipment qualification and validation processes

  • Strong project management and budget planning capabilities

  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Clear verbal and written communication abilities

  • Available for on-call rotation and emergency response

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and maintenance management systems

  • Commitment to safety and environmental health standards

  • Ability to work in clean room environments and comply with GMP requirements

  • Physical requirements include standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $123,800.00–$175,000.00.

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

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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