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Reliability Engineering Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Fair Lawn, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardotoxic materials

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.

DESCRIPTION:
As Manager of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage a team responsible for ensuring optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. You'll develop effective maintenance strategies, implement preventive maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing equipment downtime. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through reliable manufacturing operations. You'll work with cross-functional teams, support maintenance staff development, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in maintenance or engineering in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field)
Professional Engineering license or skilled trades certification is an asset
3 years of management experience leading technical teams
Expert knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA)
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies and KPIs
Experience managing equipment qualification and validation processes
Strong project management and budget planning capabilities
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Clear verbal and written communication abilities
Available for on-call rotation and emergency response
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and maintenance management systems
Commitment to safety and environmental health standards
Ability to work in clean room environments and comply with GMP requirements
Physical requirements include standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $123,800.00-$175,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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Salary : $123,800 - $175,000

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