Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Guangdong, China
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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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:
As a Manufacturing Engineer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will optimize production processes, implement new technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality products while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer through innovative manufacturing solutions.

You will manage process improvement projects, provide technical expertise for new product introductions, develop and validate manufacturing processes, and implement automation solutions. Working with R&D, Quality, Production, and other departments, you'll optimize existing processes while ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance. Your analytical skills and engineering expertise will help drive cost reductions, improve efficiencies, and enhance manufacturing capabilities across our operations.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics)

• Experience with automation systems development, PLCs, and manufacturing control systems

• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems

• Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management
• Proficient in statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting engineers and technicians
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
• Must be able to work in cleanroom environments when required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools

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.