Sr. Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)



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!




Location/Division Specific Information:



3311 Leonard Court, Santa Clara, CA / BioProduction - Single-Use Device Division



How Will You Make an Impact?:



As a Sr. Manufacturing Technician, you will be crucial in maintaining and surpassing the highest quality standards. Your technical proficiency and emphasis on manufacturing processes will enable you to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address intricate challenges, ultimately driving impactful manufacturing operations, streamlining production processes, and delivering superior products to our customers. Through active engagement in problem-solving initiatives and sharing your expertise, you will contribute to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing overall operational efficiency.



A Day in the Life:

• Sub & system level assembly, build & functionality verification testing and advanced troubleshooting of highly customized control systems.


• Advanced programing, upgrading and reworking of major subsystems.


• Works closely with supporting teams in Integration, Validation, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to ensure compliance with quality, waste, and efficiency requirements.


• Perform in-process Quality Control inspections on system configurations, BOMs, controller layout and wiring schematics, product travelers, and workmanship standards.


• Develop into SME (Subject Matter Expert) in system-level configurations, troubleshooting and support training activities.


• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) build and testing activities.


• Perform additional product related assemblies, testing and job-related duties as the need arises.

Education:



Required - High School diploma or equivalent.


Preferred - AS Electronics degree or a relevant technical trade school diploma or training.



Experience:



Required - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing technician role.




Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Prior experience with 6S manufacturing practices is preferred.


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is desired.


• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently.


• Proficient in basic computer setup, navigation, and keyboarding and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment




Work Schedule

• This position follows a standard shift from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 7:00 M to 3:30 PM.

Physical Activities

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking is common as technicians often need to move around machinery and workstations.


• Ability to lift and carry objects, often up to 25 pounds to 30 pounds unassisted. This includes handling raw materials, tools, and finished products. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move products.


• Manual Dexterity - Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and fine motor skills are necessary for operating machinery, assembling parts, and performing precise tasks with small components, tools and equipment.


• Capability to perform repetitive tasks with precision and attention to detail.


• Physical endurance to work in potentially strenuous conditions, such as standing for long periods or performing repetitive motions throughout the shift.


• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling may be required to access and repair machinery or to perform maintenance tasks.


• Ability to push and pull carts, machinery components, and other equipment as needed.


• Occasional climbing of ladders or stairs to access elevated areas or equipment.


• Good vision with or without corrective lenses, to read small print, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, for performing detailed work and to inspect products for quality.


• Good hearing to detect alarms, machinery sounds, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.

Work Environment

• Ability to perform duties, while working with inert gases and voltage up to 480VAC.


• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.


• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Offer




Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate


• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions


• Annual performance-based bonus


• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific


• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1


• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays


• 401K


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $22.61-$33.91.


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
  
  

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