Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Project Manager Engineering

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Product, Strategy & Operations Program & Project Management
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Allschwil, Switzerland
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time

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About the role

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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.

Description:
Join an innovative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll advance manufacturing excellence and contribute to impactful solutions. As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes, equipment automation, and capital projects. You'll collaborate across multiple functions to enhance production efficiency, ensure product quality, and implement advanced technologies. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while supporting our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Requirements:

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology preferred)
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related field)
  • Professional Engineering designation or relevant certifications are assets
  • Proven expertise in automation systems, PLC programming, and control system architecture
  • Strong project management experience leading complex capital equipment and facility projects
  • Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, including clean room operations
  • Demonstrated ability to enhance processes using lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
  • Experience developing validation protocols and documentation for regulated environments
  • Expertise in CAD software, manufacturing execution systems, and production control systems
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
  • Success record of implementing innovative technical solutions
  • Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff
  • Up to 20% travel may be required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
  • Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities
  • Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Fluency in English and German

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.