Manufacturing Engineer Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Thermo Fisher Scientific hires Manufacturing Engineers across its life sciences, diagnostics, and lab instrument divisions, with roles spanning process development, GMP compliance, and production scale-up. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified engineers in this function.
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First Shift (Days)
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
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Office
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
- 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.
Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will participate in new product or equipment introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
- Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
- Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
- Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
- Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
- Experience with process routings
- Experience with packaging design and modelling
- Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to mentor and train manufacturing and junior engineer personnel
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
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
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Office
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
- 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.
Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will participate in new product or equipment introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
- Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
- Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
- Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
- Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
- Experience with process routings
- Experience with packaging design and modelling
- Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to mentor and train manufacturing and junior engineer personnel
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
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Align Your Credentials to GMP Standards
Thermo Fisher's manufacturing sites operate under FDA and ISO quality frameworks. Before applying, document any GMP, Six Sigma, or Lean manufacturing certifications explicitly on your resume. Engineers who can show regulated-environment experience move faster through screening.
Target Sites With Active Production Roles
Thermo Fisher's Manufacturing Engineer openings cluster at specific production campuses rather than corporate offices. Focus your search on facilities tied to biologics, diagnostics, or analytical instruments, where engineering headcount and sponsorship activity tend to be highest.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Sponsoring Roles
Not every Manufacturing Engineer posting at Thermo Fisher explicitly states visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to surface only the roles where sponsorship has been confirmed, so you're not spending time on positions that will screen you out at the offer stage.
Request H-1B Filing Timelines During Offer Negotiations
USCIS requires H-1B petitions to be filed before October 1 for the new fiscal year, and registration opens in March. If you receive an offer in summer, confirm immediately whether the company will file in the next available registration window or pursue a cap-exempt pathway.
Prepare for DOL Prevailing Wage in Your Offer Review
For H-1B and PERM-based sponsorship, your employer must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements for your specific job title and work location. When evaluating an offer, cross-reference your proposed salary against the DOL wage database for Manufacturing Engineer roles in that metro area.
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Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers?
Yes. Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers across its production sites. The company participates in the annual H-1B cap registration process and has filed petitions for engineering roles tied to its life sciences and diagnostics operations. Sponsorship is most common for roles requiring specialized process or quality engineering backgrounds in regulated manufacturing environments.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Manufacturing Engineer roles?
H-1B is the most common pathway for Manufacturing Engineers already in the U.S. on F-1 OPT. Thermo Fisher also supports F-1 CPT for co-op and internship roles, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering categories, and employment-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 for longer-tenured engineers pursuing permanent residence.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Manufacturing Engineer positions?
Most Manufacturing Engineer roles at Thermo Fisher require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or biomedical engineering. Hands-on experience with GMP environments, process validation, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and capital equipment qualification is consistently referenced across postings. Roles tied to biologics or diagnostics often expect familiarity with FDA 21 CFR regulations and CAPA processes.
How do I apply for Manufacturing Engineer jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Browse open Manufacturing Engineer roles on Thermo Fisher's careers portal or use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for positions where visa sponsorship is available. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect regulated manufacturing experience and cite specific quality frameworks you've worked within. Applications that clearly map your engineering background to the site's product line tend to advance more quickly through initial screening.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Thermo Fisher to sponsor my H-1B before my OPT expires?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in March each year, with approved petitions taking effect October 1. If your OPT expires before October, check whether you qualify for a STEM OPT extension, which can provide up to 24 additional months of work authorization and bridge the gap. Start conversations with your recruiter about sponsorship intent early in the interview process, not after the offer.
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