Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 130,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

About Norway

Thermo Fisher Scientific Norway, previously known as Life Technologies, produces and develops Dynabeads that are used in several billion diagnostic tests worldwide. It is a critical component in one of the most promising cancer treatments and is an industry standard in sample preparation products in the research market. The beads are world famous for their outstanding specifications and manufacturing process, which allow use of beads in sophisticated life science applications. In Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are working for the right reasons in the right way, and our culture is highly characterized by pride. We are proud to work with a Norwegian technology that contributes to saving lives, proud of our product portfolio, our relationships with customers and our mission. In 2017 our Norway site won the Norwegian Research Council’s Innovation Prize, Norwegian Tech Award and Norges Smarteste Industribedrift!

You will join our engineering team consisting of 15 automation and process engineers. The team members interact and collaborate with specialists in other departments to provide manufacturing support and drive improvement through project initiatives. The engineering team is a part of the larger technical operations function comprising of 40 members supporting both sites in Oslo and Lillestrøm. This position is based in Lillestrøm.

What are you going to do?

• System Design and Development: Design and develop automation solutions using 800x A Batch Management DCS.
  
• Manufacturing Support: Provide technical support, diagnose and resolve issues and implement preventive and corrective actions.
  
• Validation and Testing: Develop and implement validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and perform system testing (Commissioning/FAT/SAT).
  
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process optimization and automation improvements and stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and industry trends
  
• Safety and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
  
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with stakeholders to align automation solutions with business objectives. Communicate with vendors and contractors for procurement and installation.
  
• Training and Mentorship: Train and support operators and technical staff, and mentor less experienced team members
  
• System Integration: Integrate DCS with PLCs, MES, and ERP systems ensuring seamless communication and data exchange.
  
• Project Management: Lead and manage automation projects. Coordinate multi-functional teams including process engineers and quality assurance. Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of project.
  
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain documentation and system validated state according to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP5). Develop and update standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  

What do you need to succeed?

• B.Sc/M.Sc in Automation or Electrical Engineering
  
• Demonstrated ability working with ABB 800x A or equivalent (process automation system)
  
• Installation / commissioning experience
  
• Experience with ISO-13485 & with Gx P systems will be considered an advantage
  
• Experience working in environment were a quality system for medical devices industry is followed will be an advantage
  
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and a Scandinavian language (Swedish / Danish / Norwegian) is required
  

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter and CV in English. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.