Technical Operator

Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize high-complexity manufacturing and packaging equipment in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment, serving as a technical expert and mentor.

Role type

Senior Technical Operator

Builds

Reliable production output for pharmaceutical and biotech clinical supply chains

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP compliance, specialty logistics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, pneumatic troubleshooting, cGMP compliance, equipment maintenance, root cause analysis, technical documentation, mentoring

Preferred skills

PLC programming, Lean Six Sigma, medical device manufacturing experience

Technologies

PLC-based control systems, automated production equipment, precision measuring devices

Responsibilities

perform advanced troubleshooting on manufacturing/packaging equipment, conduct preventative/predictive maintenance, lead equipment changeovers, collaborate with engineering on process improvements, maintain cGMP documentation logs, mentor junior operators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring duties

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About thermofisher

Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.