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Automation Engineer II

Thermo Fisher ScientificBedford, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaPosted September 23, 2026
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

The job of the Automation Engineer II is to maintain and troubleshoot all process controls. This role primary function is to address all issues that occur on the plant floor and to escalate any critical time sensitive incidents. A strong relationship with manufacturing and process engineering is needed to understand their needs. Technical skills will be applied to tackle simple and sophisticated problems. We are seeking an energetic individual with strong communication, technical and operational skills to join our dynamic and fast paced team.

What will you do?

Never compromise safety as the highest priority

Support manufacturing operations to balance safety, efficiency, and productivity (day to day and on-call)

Collaborate and execute small scale process improvement projects

Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks to ensure system health

Facilitate the DeltaV change control (DVCC) process workflow

Evaluate and implement critical DVCC work orders

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor (of Science) in Engineering (or years of direct industry experience equivalent)

Experience

2+ years of experience

Knowledge of DeltaV specific process controls platform System navigation and operation practice

Real-time batch operation support and incident investigation

Operated in manufacturing production environments

Accustomed to industry quality and cGMP standards

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

2+ years of experience

DeltaV specific process controls platform and batch manufacturing processes

Understand computer and server functionality

Effectively work in a team environment

Ability to think critically and raise concerns prior to taking action

Strong oral, written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with numerous departments and levels of employees

Ability to excel in a fast pace, demanding environment

Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety (OSHA) regulations desirabl

Good understanding of ISO 13485 requirements

Familiarity working in a Class I Div II Hazardous Location Manufacturing Environment

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $72,600.00–$108,900.00.

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

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