Manufacturing Technician II at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Fremont, California

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)



Job Description




Job Description: Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers to develop cures for cancer or coronavirus vaccines, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact and you'll be supported in achieving your career goal!



Discover Impactful Work: With such an important global mission statement our Assemblers reinforce our Quality Culture through careful and meticulous assembly practices to ensure that Customers across the world receive the highest quality best performing products possible.



How will you make an impact? The Sr. Manufacturing Technician performs assembly, wiring, alignments, and final configuration of components in an assembly. This position collaborates with colleagues towards common production goals via documented manufacturing procedures. This position also participates in continuous process improvement activities and maintains the highest standards for workplace safety and quality.



What will you do?

• Conduct assembly work applying prescribed methods using a variety of hand tools, fixtures and test equipment


• Collect test data, use databases and other office programs to document the manufacturing process.


• Participate in resolving production challenges and making process decisions


• Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment


• Perform a wide variety of troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues


• Perform equipment set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance


• Follow audit and safety guidelines

How will you get here?

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• 1-3 years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred


• Background in precision mechanical assembly and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred


• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus.


• Previous assembly experience in a Clean Room environment is a plus


• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in successfully working in a Team of 8-10 colleagues


• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE


• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively


• Ability to support projects, perform training and work productively as part of cohesive teams


• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills


• Ability to lift up to 35lbs


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.



Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $19.32-$29.98.


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 Apply Now