Maintenance Automation & Controls Technician I

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

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.

Division Specific Information:

• This role is in the Single Use Division and will be performed at our Logan, Utah location.

How You Will Make an Impact:

As a Maintenance Automation & Controls Technician I, you will work with sophisticated equipment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal production performance. You will resolve technical issues, answer emergency calls, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that help us deliver essential products to our customers worldwide. This position offers excellent opportunities for growth and development while working with advanced technology in a quality-focused environment.

Day in the Life:

• Complete mechanical and electrical troubleshooting for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Perform instrument calibrations and adjustments while maintaining validated specifications.
• Utilize CAD software and interpret engineering drawings.
• Use organizational skills to prioritize various projects.
• Use communication skills to work with multiple departments.
• Use various tools and equipment, including computers, measuring tools, meters, and other troubleshooting tools.
• Complete preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance, calibrations, troubleshooting, and installations on new and existing industrial equipment.
• Understand the operation and maintenance procedures for equipment, including calibration.
• Follow safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements, company operating procedures, and policies.
• Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI) activities.
• Work effectively to consistently meet goals as an individual and as part of a team.
• Focus on personal development through timely completion of training.
• Adhere to schedule to meet maintenance goals.
• May need to work nights, weekends, and holidays to complete projects or to respond to after-hour calls.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree and 2 years of related experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and no previous related experience required OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related experience
• Preferred experience: engineering technology or a Bridgerland Technical College Controls Engineering certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Competency in using computers, Microsoft Office products, inventory management systems, and CAD software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Read and understand written materials, including words, pictures, and numbers.
• Accurate counting, sorting, calculating, and measuring using tools like calculators and rulers.
• Ability to understand chemical safety, including interpreting labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards.
• This is a fully on-site role.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm, overtime and on call as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment up to 12 hours a day with additional overtime as required.
• This role may be required to spend time in the cleanroom, which is a controlled environment. Cleanrooms do not allow hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, etc. The cleanroom is controlled at greater than 30% humidity with a temperature between 60º and 70º.
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required including steel-toed boots, high visibility gear, safety glasses, gowning, hair/beard coverings, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, electrically rated NFPA 70e clothing, etc.
• Work environments may include: maintenance shop, laboratory, warehouse, office, cleanroom.
• Ability to stand and walk for full shift, reach, bend, twist, stoop, push, and grasp while performing tasks.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Loud noises (Equipment/Machinery).
• Willingness to travel as required (<25% anticipated).

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits – Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities