Manufacturing Engineer (Biotechnology)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; on-site role with approximately 20% travel to vendors and other Thermo Fisher sites

Company

hirify.global is a US-based IT staffing company providing technical expertise and contingent labor to client organizations.

What you will do

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on automated and manual manufacturing equipment, including fillers, cappers, labelers, printers, centrifuges, ovens, chillers, vacuum systems, and fermenters.
• Identify and implement solutions for equipment and site safety findings.
• Assist with the design, development, assembly, wiring, validation, and management of new production equipment and processes.
• Design and implement hardware and software improvements for instruments, processes, and equipment.
• Conduct engineering experiments, interpret results, present findings to stakeholders, and implement solutions.
• Plan and manage engineering projects according to timelines and budgets, including requirements, specifications, equipment layouts, and spare-parts planning.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of equipment repair experience.
• Knowledge of equipment automation, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, fluidics, and software systems.
• Experience with instrument assembly, manufacturing, testing, building, assembling, and wiring equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or an applicable associate/vocational degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems analytically, learn new technologies quickly, and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work on site in Austin, Texas and travel approximately 20% as needed.

Nice to have

• Biotechnology manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or GMP.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract engagement supporting client manufacturing operations.
• Work includes collaboration with stakeholders, vendors, and other Thermo Fisher sites.
• Responsibilities combine hands-on equipment maintenance, engineering experimentation, and production process improvement.