Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr. Mfg. Equipment Maintenance Technician - Rotating Nights

Posted Oct 16, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Equipment Engineering & Maintenance
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
·        Minimum 2-4 years of related maintenance experience and/or combination training in the following trades: electrical, electronics/controls. 

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Role Summary

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The Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician supports manufacturing and facility equipment on a rotating night schedule, 7 PM–7 AM. The role includes troubleshooting, equipment and utilities maintenance, and work to maintain safe operating conditions.

What You'll Do

  • Troubleshoot and support manufacturing and facility equipment.
  • Assist with installation and maintenance of utility systems and equipment components for electrical power distribution, instrumentation...
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
  • Identify and correct unsafe conditions involving electrical safety, shielding and guarding, safety interlocks, and emergency stops.
  • Follow company quality standards and cGMP and FDA requirements.

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Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent minimally required. Requires related maintenance experience and/or training in electrical or electronics/controls, experience with control and power wiring including low and high voltage, and understanding of electrical systems and industrial automation. Also requires ability to learn PLC formats, with emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software; equivalent education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Required

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2-4 years of related maintenance experience and/or combination training in electrical or electronics/controls
  • 4+ years related automated equipment experience
  • Experience with control and power wiring and with low and high voltage power
  • Solid understanding of electrical systems and industrial automation
  • Ability to learn PLC formats, with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ControlLogix, PanelView
  • Ability to work well with minimal direction and within teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

  • An associate degree in a technical field like electrical, automation or mechatronics
  • Allen Bradley PLC experience

Original job description

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Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Schedule will be 7 PM – 7 AM on a rotating 36 and 48 hours per week, Night C shift, 

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:

Patheon Softgels
4125 Premier Dr, High Point, NC, 27409 
Schedule will be 7 PM – 7 AM on a rotating 36 and 48 hours per week, Night C shift, 

A Day in the Life:
·        Follow quality standards in accordance with company policy and cGMP and FDA requirements. Understanding of cGxP requirements 

·        Troubleshoot & support manufacturing equipment and facility equipment.

  • Assist in the installation and maintenance of utilities systems and equipment components for electrical power distribution, instrumentation and controls, electrical machinery, responsible for knowledge of codes and standards.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.

·        Performs alternating or rotating shift work as well as requirement to work during maintenance shutdowns.  

·        • Identify and correct any unsafe conditions related to electrical safety, shielding and guarding, safety interlocks and emergency stops 

Education:
·        High School diploma or equivalent minimally required

·        An associate degree in a technical field like electrical, automation or mechatronics is preferred. 

Experience:
·        Minimum 2-4 years of related maintenance experience and/or combination training in the following trades: electrical, electronics/controls. 

·        Allen Bradley PLC experience is a plus.  

·        Other equivalent electrical experience may be considered, but only with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.4+ years related automated equipment experience. 

·        Experience with control and power wiring. Experience with low and high voltage power. 

·        Equivalency: 
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
·        Ability to work well with minimal direction and within Teams. 

·        Proven solid understanding electrical systems and industrial automation.  

·        Determines root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment. 

·        Position will require working in a wide variety of environments including office, laboratory, hazardous chemical production, cleanroom, general production, and warehouse, occasionally outdoors around the site, on roof-tops, in mechanical spaces, interstitial spaces, etc.  

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interpersonal interactions.  

  • Minimum knowledge and ability to learn PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, ControlLogix, PanelView
  •  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Must be able to lift/push 50 lbs.

Special requirements 

Must meet applicable DEA security clearance requirements. 


What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.