Automation Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Automation Engineer developing and implementing digital solutions to optimize manufacturing processes. Collaborating across global operations teams at Thermo Fisher Scientific's onsite locations.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeAustin • North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsIoTPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify hardware, software, and network architecture key to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications and compatibility with diverse applications
Partner with operations teams worldwide to automate production processes through technology like PTC Thingworx, Ignition and QAD Redzone.
Develop, test, and deploy automated workflows, processes, and equipment to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Coordinate engineering activities to implement the automation part of strategic initiatives
Partner with Business Lead and IT-OT Automation Leads to support project teams in developing and improving process automation with IT-supported applications
Ensures compliance of company policies, procedures and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects
Support solving shopfloor equipment and systems compatibility challenges to ensure a robust manufacturing ecosystem for implementation of shopfloor management applications
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in experience in automation engineering and IT/OT solution build in a manufacturing environment
Equipment integration experience using IoT applications, Ignition, OPC UA or PTC Kepware
Experience with automation technologies such as PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.), controls systems, robotics, or scripting (Python, VB, etc.).
Experience with PTC ThingWorx, QAD Redzone, or similar asset modeling software
Maintaining and optimizing network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling.
Familiarity with Digital Performance Management (DPM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), digital analytical tools, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
Strong written and oral communication skills with internal customers and all levels of management in a non-technical manner.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel requirement for this position 25%
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation engineeringPLC programmingcontrols systemsroboticsscriptingIoT applicationsnetwork infrastructuredigital analytical toolsmanufacturing execution systemsIndustry 4.0

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingproject management