Automation Controls Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Mebane, North Carolina

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards



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.



Excellent Benefits Package



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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1


Paid Time Off & Holidays


401K Company Match up to 6%


Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!


Employee Referral Bonus


Employee Discount Program


Recognition Program


Charitable Gift Matching


Company Paid Parental Leave


Career Advancement Opportunities


What sets this opportunity apart?


At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are committed to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with brand new automated and semi-automated post-molding equipment. As a Team Leader, Manufacturing Operators in Mebane, NC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality operations and driving continuous improvements in our automation processes. You will be part of an exceptionally talented team, dedicated to maintaining our high standards and pushing the boundaries of innovation.



Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm



Primary Responsibilities

• Determine root causes of failures and resolve issues with automation equipment.


• Communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing, across a broad manufacturing base.


• Fix and support various PLC formats, with a heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ControlLogix, PanelView.


• Work with a wide variety of automation technologies, including robots, printing (Pad/Screen/Offset/InkJet), ultrasonic welders, vision systems, leak testers, labelers, capping equipment, reamers, and other finishing equipment.


• Collaborate with equipment vendors to address automation problems and improve functional knowledge.


• Interact with molding setups and process engineering to tackle component-related issues and their effect on the automation process.


• Support Automation Engineering with the installation of improvements and new automation.


• Mentor Automation Associates in work centers supporting root cause and problem-solving.


• Develop and modify procedures and training guidelines as needed for automation processes.


• Read and modify electrical schematics.


• Design, sketch, and dimension improvements to existing automation systems.


• Track and help maintain automation data (stops, scrap, etc.) to support continuous improvement processes using PPI tools and Lean techniques.


• Perform mechanical repairs as needed and complete preventive maintenance to keep automation and various equipment in efficient working condition.

Education and Experience

• Preferred Associate's degree in Engineering or a technical field. Equivalent experience will be considered, with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.


• 5+ years of related automated equipment experience.


• Must have a broad electrical and mechanical background, including hands-on experience with PLCs, robots, motion controls, and associated programming software.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must excel at root cause analysis skills.


• Must be proficient with written and verbal communication skills.

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. Apply Now