Senior Manager, Technology Center

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Manager of Technology Center leading lab equipment testing and evaluation at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeMarietta • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the Technology Center test, evaluation, and prototyping team supporting new and existing lab equipment programs
Own verification, validation, reliability, and performance testing strategies aligned with product requirements and regulatory expectations
Oversee operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of controlled-environment chambers and specialized test equipment used for performance and reliability evaluation
Partner closely with Product Development, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams throughout discovery, development, qualification, and commercialization phases
Support and influence Product Approval definition, including test methods, acceptance criteria, documentation, and compliance strategies
Manage capital planning and execution for test lab infrastructure, automation, and capability expansion
Ensure Technology Center assets are safe, calibrated, compliant, and operational, meeting internal standards and external regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership and hands-on problem solving related to refrigeration, HVAC/R, mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Drive automation and digitization of testing, including data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and test execution
Establish and maintain standard work, test methods, and documentation to enable repeatable, high-quality results
Foster a strong safety culture, including 5S, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and mentor team members, supporting cross-training, technical growth, and leadership development
Champion Lean, PPI, and continuous improvement practices to increase efficiency and reduce variability
Domestic travel up to 10%.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in test engineering, reliability engineering, or product verification and validation for complex electromechanical systems
3+ years of people management or technical leadership experience
Experience working with HVAC/R, refrigeration, or thermal systems strongly preferred
Experience supporting regulated product testing (e.g., UL, IEC, NSF, Energy Star, DIN, or similar standards)
Hands-on experience with prototype development, test method development, and failure analysis
Experience with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and technical reporting
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems
Experience managing capital equipment, lab infrastructure, and facility upgrades
Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support may be available

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Hard Skills & Tools

test engineeringreliability engineeringproduct verificationvalidationHVAC/R systemsdata acquisition systemsautomated testingfailure analysisprototype developmentcapital equipment management

Soft Skills

technical leadershippeople managementproblem solvingmentoringcross-trainingcontinuous improvementsafety culturecommunicationcollaborationrisk assessment