Project Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse

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.

Location: On-site, Meriden, CT. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Role Impact:

The Project Engineer is a member of the site Facilities team responsible for leading Capital and Operational investment projects that support the manufacturing operations and strategic objectives of the Meriden facility. This position manages projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives while supporting the site's operational and growth initiatives. The role is responsible for delivering new facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades, productivity enhancements, capacity expansions, and cost reduction initiatives. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and external contractors, the project engineer provides project management and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and company standards.

What you will do:

• Develop project scope, cost estimates, capital requests, schedules, and execution plans for manufacturing equipment and facility improvement projects supporting the Meriden manufacturing site
• Lead capital projects from concept, design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, validation, and project closeout
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and vendor performance to ensure successful project delivery
• Specify manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility performance requirements that support operational, quality, safety, and regulatory objectives
• Coordinate competitive bidding, supplier selection, and project execution strategies to achieve quality, cost, and schedule objectives
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and external service providers throughout project execution
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, ISO, building codes, environmental, and safety requirements
• Drive capital investments that improve manufacturing capacity, reliability, productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency
• Prepare and maintain engineering specifications, project documentation, protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures
• Apply structured engineering tools including risk assessments, FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies to support project success

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of demonstrated capital project management experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field or technology management from an accredited institution is highly desirable
• Facilities capital project experience
• Experience managing capital projects for manufacturing equipment (manual and automated)
• Experience in regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device) preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, ISO and other relevant quality standards preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and project management software
• Self-motivated with good problem solving, communication, and coordination skills
• English communication proficiency required, additional languages a plus

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $97,000.00–$125,000.00.

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