Engineer I, Reliability Engineer

Job Description

The Engineer I, Reliability Engineering, at Thermo Fisher Scientific will play a crucial role in supporting equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and manufacturing operations, along with process improvements and engineering projects. This position works closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, quality, analytical development, and packaging, to improve asset performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day reliability engineering support, including equipment reliability monitoring, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and downtime tracking to reduce unplanned equipment failures.

• Partner with maintenance to develop and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and assist in tracking reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to improve asset performance and equipment uptime.

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by assisting in troubleshooting equipment and process issues and identifying root causes.

• Monitor equipment and process performance and analyze operational data to identify reliability and efficiency improvement opportunities.

• Assist with the implementation of reliability and process improvements to increase equipment uptime, efficiency, and product quality.

• Collect and analyze equipment and process data to support engineering evaluations, reliability improvement initiatives, and operational decision-making.

• Support execution of engineering projects, including reliability and process improvements, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects.

• Assist in equipment evaluation, testing, installation, and startup activities.

• Participate in process trials, validation activities, and engineering studies.

• Support development and updates of technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering reports.

• Ensure engineering documentation aligns with internal quality and regulatory standards.

• Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, EHS, supply chain, and engineering teams to support operational and project objectives.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving process efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting cost optimization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

• 0-2 years of experience in a complex chemical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment. Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or industrial environments will be considered

• Exposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

• Experience working with engineering data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.)

• Exposure to reliability engineering concepts (e.g., preventive/predictive maintenance, root cause failure analysis, FMEA) and familiarity with industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, or automation systems; experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively across functions and organizational levels.

• Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while independently managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission.

Environmental Conditions

• Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, earplugs, etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse