Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Pleasanton, California, USA
Full-time
$32.53–$48.79
Posted Nov 11, 2026

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Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Blueprint Reading
Communication
Compliance
Industrial Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Time Management

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), 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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician and contribute to our mission to advance health, environmental, and safety initiatives. In this key role, you'll ensure optimal equipment performance and maintenance while supporting continuous improvement in our manufacturing facilities. You'll resolve complex technical issues, coordinate preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams. Your expertise will directly impact the production of essential scientific and medical products used by researchers and healthcare professionals.

REQUIREMENTS:

•4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or similar technical role

•Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Electronics, or related field

•Professional certifications in relevant technical areas preferred

•Strong knowledge of tooling and equipment maintenance

•Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation

•Experience with calibration, preventive maintenance, and GMP/GEP compliance

•Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems

•Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (ISO, GMP)

•Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and mentoring technicians

•Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications

•Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency calls when needed

•Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in manufacturing environment

•Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and procedures

•Strong organizational and time management skills

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $32.53–$48.79.

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