Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Hillsboro, Oregon April 18, 2026 Full Time Phenom

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Pay Range - $30 to $35

2nd Shift - 2:00PM to 10:30PM 10% Monday to Friday -

Flexible for orientation & training (day shift - 6:00AM to 2:30PM Flexible)

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician and contribute to our mission to advance health, environmental, and safety initiatives. In this key role, you'll ensure optimal equipment performance and maintenance while supporting continuous improvement in our manufacturing facilities. You'll resolve complex technical issues, coordinate preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams. Your expertise will directly impact the production of electron microscopes used by researchers and healthcare professionals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Experience

3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or similar technical role

Preferred Experience

 3 -7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or similar technical role

Required Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Electronics, or related field

Professional certifications in relevant technical areas preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of tooling and equipment maintenance

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation

• Experience with calibration, preventive maintenance, and GMP/GEP compliance

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and mentoring technicians

• Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and procedures

• Strong organizational and time management skills

What We Offer:

Compensation

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

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