Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Warehouse Job Description Job Title: Automation Technician Internal Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Band: 4 Job Family: Operations Track: Associate Department: Operations, Lab Automation Location: Burlington, ON CANADA Reports to: Supervisor, Systems Integration At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll engage in meaningful work, innovative thinking, and a culture committed to integrity and customer satisfaction. Our mission is to make a difference, from helping customers find cures for cancer to protecting the environment. As the global leader in serving science, with the largest R&D investment in the industry, we empower our colleagues to reach their full potential within a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. We are dedicated to providing the resources and opportunities our colleagues need to make a difference in the world while building fulfilling careers. Location Information (on-site): This role supports our Lab Automation group, an ISO 9001 certified organization, in the European region, working closely with the Integration Supervisor based in our Canada office. Our team designs, manufactures, and installs robotic solutions globally, accelerating drug discovery and synthetic biology research for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. Learn more about Laboratory Automation on our https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html How you will make an impact: As an Automation Technician, you will construct and integrate all levels of mechanical and electrical assemblies and standard equipment, including the testing of automated robotic system components. You will work in a project team setting to successfully complete the assigned lab automation projects on time and as per specified customer requirements. What you will contribute: Capable of building major subassemblies, and peripheral equipment including systems assembly Pre-shipping inspection of integrated robot systems as required Troubleshoot automated robotic system issues when required Work with minimal supervision Manage workload within team and adjust excesses/shortages as required Participate in peer training amongst operations team Contribute to lean manufacturing philosophy through suggestions of how to improve processes (i.e. cycle time reduction, safety enhancement) and/or products (i.e. cost reduction, quality improvement) Assist other departments, including documentation with product and process improvements Assist Quality in determining part defects and non-conformances. Contributes to documentation, record keeping, and reporting the project status. Preparing and packaging of robotic systems for shipment Assist integration team with installation at customer sites when needed Other duties as assigned How will you get here? Education and Experience: College graduate in electrical or mechanical disciplines, or equivalent experience A minimum of 3 years’ experience in building mechanical and electrical assemblies Knowledge & Skills: Mechanically adept with blueprint reading / drawing knowledge Troubleshooting techniques Familiarity with testing and measuring equipment Mechanically inclined Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Organization, planning and time management skills Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License Valid Passport Ability to Tavel 25% of the time domestically & internationally without restrictions Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team 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, Patheon and PPD. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. 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New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
