Process and Control Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Fair Lawn, NJ

Full-time

Fair Lawn, NJ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Process and Control Engineer position at Thermo Fisher Scientific is a critical role within the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD Operations) based in Fair Lawn, NJ or Bridgewater, NJ. This position is responsible for championing the divisional controls and instrumentation improvement program, which involves developing local site teams' capabilities to lead day-to-day autonomous tasks. The engineer will ensure that systems are backed up, maintained, and secure while adhering to regulatory and industry standards in the design and implementation of electronic control systems. The role includes implementing an investment program aimed at standardizing and upgrading obsolete control systems. The engineer will utilize the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure that safety, compliance, and quality standards are upheld in all aspects of work. Additionally, the engineer will support site teams with Process Improvement Projects (PPI) that involve PLC control enhancements to streamline and optimize operations. Key responsibilities also include designing and developing electronic circuits and systems for specific applications and improvement projects, troubleshooting electronic systems to ensure accurate functionality and performance, and assisting with routine maintenance activities. The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining documentation such as technical specifications, user manuals, training courses, and project reports. Furthermore, the engineer will support manufacturing engineering in early equipment asset management when installing new equipment and technologies, ensuring that control systems are commissioned and maintained appropriately and cost-effectively. The role requires the use of the site’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to monitor the effective maintenance of controls and instrumentation equipment, as well as developing data loggers to automate and display live Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Monthly reporting and reviews with the manager regarding controls and instrumentation performance are also part of the job. The engineer must always perform duties in accordance with the Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and the company’s values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Responsibilities

• Champion the divisional controls and instrumentation improvement program.
• Develop local site teams' capability to lead day-to-day autonomous tasks.
• Ensure systems are backed up, maintained, and secure.
• Adhere to regulatory and industry standards while designing and implementing electronic control systems.
• Implement an investment program to standardize and upgrade obsolete control systems.
• Use the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards are upheld.
• Support site team with Process Improvement Projects (PPI) involving PLC control enhancements.
• Design and develop electronic circuits and systems for specific applications and improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems to ensure accurate functionality and performance.
• Assist with control system routine maintenance activities and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as technical specifications, user manuals, training courses, and project reports.
• Support manufacturing engineering in early equipment asset management when installing new equipment and technologies.
• Use the site’s CMMS to monitor effective maintenance of controls and instrumentation equipment.
• Develop data loggers to automate and display live Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Conduct monthly reporting and reviews with manager regarding controls and instrumentation performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5 years experience in a Process and Control Engineer position.
• Experience with electrical wiring and diagrams.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Experience working with multi-functional global teams and leading collaboratively to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrates a self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic approach.
• Capacity to think strategically and develop long-term Controls and Instrumentation improvement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to analyze complicated control and system problems, identifying root causes, and implementing efficient countermeasures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.
• Ability to PLC program from scratch, configuring HMI's and familiarity with Rockwell, Allen Bradley, RSLogix, Siemens S7 systems.
• Ability to make timely and informed decisions based on data, analysis, and risk assessment.
• PC literate with strong skills using Power BI, Databases, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.