Electrical Controls Engineer II

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

*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.

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.

How will you make an impact?

The BioProduction Group provides biotechnology and biopharmaceutical customers with innovative single-use bioprocessing systems that support the development and manufacturing of lifesaving vaccines and therapeutics.

As an Electrical Engineer II focused on Automation & Controls, you will contribute to the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment. You will apply strong hands-on technical skills in PLC programming, robotics, motion control, and electrical systems while supporting capital projects and sustaining operations.

This role is ideal for an engineer who has demonstrated advanced diagnostic capability and is ready to expand technical depth within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What will you do?

• Support automation projects from design through commissioning, including panel design review, code development, FAT/SAT support, and equipment startup
• Perform advanced hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, robotics, and industrial networks
• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs under established standards
• Support integration of new equipment into validated manufacturing environments (IQ/OQ/PQ support)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering
• Contribute to development of electrical documentation, SOPs, and engineering reports
• Support compliance with applicable safety, electrical, and regulatory standards

How Will You Get Here?

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM.
• 2+ years of relevant automation/ electrical controls experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced hands-on diagnostics and system troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred:

• Controls & PLC Programming experience (Allen Bradley Logix 5000 / Studio 5000 / RSLogix platforms, PLC and HMI programming
• Basic understanding of Safety PLC concepts
• Experience with AOIs, UDTs, motion groups, and structured programming
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and power distribution
• Electrical panel layout review and component selection support
• Troubleshooting AC/DC circuits, analog/digital signals
• Familiarity with EtherNet/IP and industrial communication protocols
• Basic network configuration and troubleshooting
• Exposure to industrial or collaborative robotics (Fanuc, ABB, UR preferred)
• Integration of legacy equipment with modern control systems
• Familiarity with instrumentation such as RTDs, thermocouples, load cells, LVDTs
• Understanding of machine safeguarding and industrial safety fundamentals
• Exposure to FAT/SAT and validation environments (IQ/OQ/PQ preferred

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and structured troubleshooting approach
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Clear technical communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project timelines
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Physical Requirements

Varying work conditions may include office environment, fully gowned clean room, development/fabrication shop requiring appropriate PPE, sitting and standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.