
Staff Technical Project Engineer – Automation
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,600 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead automation and data projects across the DSD manufacturing sites, from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and user adoption.
- Own technical delivery of SCADAs(Ignition, Wonderware etc ), DCSs (Emerson DeltaV), MESs ( PharmaSuite, OpCenter, MasterControl etc), and data capture/historization systems (OPC, Aveva PI, Kepware, Litmus etc).
- Design and deploy data collection architectures that enable secure, reliable data flow from shop-floor automation systems to enterprise analytics platforms.
- Champion change management and adoption, ensuring stakeholders and site users fully embrace new digital solutions.
- Define and enforce standards for system design, configuration, and data management consistent with GMP, GAMP 5, Annex 11 and 22, 21 CFR Part 11, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, IT/OT, validation, and operations to deliver integrated, business-ready solutions.
- Manage vendors and system integrators, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, schedule, and cost.
- Drive the Connected Plant and digital enablement strategy, increasing plant maturity and improving data visibility across the Drug Substance network.
- Travel frequently (>50%) to provide on-site leadership, support project execution, and facilitate system handover and training.
Requirements
- BS or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering) or related technical field required
- Advanced degree and/or certifications (PMP, ISA, GAMP) preferred
- 8+ years of progressive experience in automation, process control, or digital manufacturing within a regulated (GMP) environment.
- Proven record of leading automation and/or data infrastructure projects across multiple facilities or business units.
- Strong experience with at least one of the following systems: Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, (Other level 2/3 systems would also be considered)
- Expertise in data integration, capture, and historization systems (OPC, Kepware, Litmus, Aveva PI).
- Familiarity with IT/OT infrastructure including Virtualization, VLANs, network segregation, and cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated leadership in change management, stakeholder alignment, and user adoption of new technologies
- Biopharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated involvement in digital transformation or connected manufacturing programs
- Working in a FDA/EMA regulated industry, particularly one adhering to GAMP 5, Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
automationdata integrationprocess controldigital manufacturingdata capturedata historizationsystem designconfigurationdata managementchange management
Soft skills
leadershipstakeholder alignmentuser adoptioncollaborationproject execution
Certifications
PMPISAGAMP