Validation Engineer Salary in Rochester, NY

Job DescriptionAs 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.How will you make an impact?Molding process engineers provide technical support for molding and assembly operations for current production product and for new product and process development. This role interacts with a large cross section of the Thermo Fisher Employee base inclusive of hourly line workers, equipment set up personnel, team leads, shift supervisors, quality engineers, tool room personnel, maintenance and site leadership.Key Responsibilities: Establish and optimize manufacturing processes, methods and procedures to assure product performance, quality and cost effectiveness.Troubleshoot production issues and keep production running to support customer requirements until corrective actions can be implemented. Partner with Set-up, Maintenance, Quality, Operators, and other groups as needed to accomplish this.Uses fact-based analysis to identify gaps (NCRs, systemic problems, etc.) and develop corrective and preventive actions to address. Responsible for overseeing the timely implementation of countermeasures.Identify and implement Continuous Improvement projects and/or general improvement projects, applying Lean methodologies and tools.Coordinate and direct investigations in new processes, materials and other related technologies, and provides training for the operation as needed.Support the research, evaluation and procurement of machines, tools, molds and other equipment required to meet production needs.Coordinate and complete the validation process for new molding processes, machines and equipment.Establish engineering tolerances and specifications.Provide technical assistance and expertise to manufacturing in problematic situations, implementing corrective action and providing training as required.Establish and maintain manufacturing specifications, i.e., BOM, routings, set up sheets and other related technical input and documentation.Develop optimized Decoupled molding process.Work with Tooling, Quality and Manufacturing Departments to debug and validate molds, maintaining optimized process.Interpret print for product requirements.Represent manufacturing engineering on New Product Development teams, ensuring new products that are brought to market are capable of being manufactured to accepted specifications.Work with New Product Development group to validate new products.Support NPD, such as with Process FMEA, Design FMEA, Process Flow Chart, and Control Plan / QCIPActively participates in daily Gemba walks, as well as other site meetings.Participates in Value Stream Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reviews.Prepares capital appropriation requests and is responsible for administering the approved project capital. Aids in the development and implementation of capital budget.Is responsible to manage and lead team projects as assigned.Acts as a Role Model Leader, with a positive attitude and a passion to achieve short- term and long-term goals.Learn and implement internal and external standard processes.Communicate with Marketing, Product Development, Industrial Design and Operations team members to resolve process, mold and equipment details that differ from product specifications. May coordinate and present manufacturing plans at design review meetings.Performs all job duties in a safe manner, consistent with the Code of Ethics and the 4-I Values, and follows all ISO standards, Company and site policies and guidelines, and regulatory or statutory requirements.Performs other duties and responsibilities, as needed.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Plastics Engineering preferred); Work experience may replace bachelor's degree.Prior manufacturing experience required. 5+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment with ISO quality standards strongly preferred.Technical depth in Blow Molding and/or Injection Molding strongly preferred. Experience with Tooling, Assembly/Test Automation and Clean Rooms a plus.Experience working closely with set-up and maintenance functions strongly preferred.SMED experience supporting mold and process requirements a plus.Ability to deliver fact- based decisions and apply a mentality for Lean Management, gaining Value Stream efficiencies and continuous improvement. Candidate should have experience in successfully driving continuous improvement.Ability to conduct critical analysis and assessments to develop action plans that ensure efficient, lean, and effective processes are in place to produce quality products.Ability to accurately and quickly assess a situation on the manufacturing floor and determine and implement corrective measures to maintain flow of production.Proficient in process auditing and Lean manufacturing techniques.Knowledgeable in advanced data collection, measuring, analysis, improvement and control.Strong ability to effectively use judgment and make decisions.Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.Has working knowledge of other business functions (Quality, Supply Chain, Human Resources and Financial) in addition to Engineering and Manufacturing.Demonstrated ability to quickly learn technology systems and applications is required; proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.Ability to travel as required, < 10% of the time.Working conditions require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and work at a computer station and on manufacturing shop floor.Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria: Prior manufacturing experience required.Ability to deliver fact-based decisions and apply a mentality for Lean Management.Strong ability to effectively use judgment and make decisions.Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Accessibility/Disability AccessJob Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. 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Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in New York is -.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Role - Senior Electrical Systems EngineerSalary - $150,000 - $180,000 (dependent on experience)Type - PermanentLocation - Rochester, MIRelocation Assistance - ?My client works within the Electronic Consumer Product space and they are looking to take on a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer in the Rochester, MI area.Strong experience in the development of smart connected products is desired.Those with experience in the full lifecycle design and validation for consumer products or household appliances will be a good fit.The client is particularly interested in hiring individuals with a passion for innovating and constantly driving improvement within complex product ranges.The Senior Electrical Systems Engineer will have the following attributes:• BS (or similar) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.• 5+ years' experience in Electronic Hardware / PCB Design experience.• Proficiency in the design of Schematics using Altium.• BLE / Bluetooth network experience.• IoT connectivity knowledge.• Knowledge of circuit modeling using LTSpice or PSpice• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.The Senior Electrical Systems Engineer's role will involve:• Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering team alongside other Electrical, Mechanical & Electronics Engineers.• Leading design and project delivery for all aspects of Systems Engineering.• Customer requirements management• Standards analyses for systems safety and reliability• Produce technical design specifications• Create verification test plans• Oversee verification & validation testing• Supporting testing and certification of designs to relevant safety standards.• Participating in full lifecycle Design and Project work - working closely with customers and other teams.• Preparing and delivering technical reports.For more information about this Senior Electrical Systems Engineering role please apply, or email Jack Smillie on [email protected] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Role - Lead Engineer - Consumer ElectronicsSalary - $150,000 - $175,000 (dependent on experience)Type - PermanentLocation - Rochester, MIRelocation Assistance - ?My client works within the Electronic Consumer Product space and they are looking to take on a Lead Engineer to oversee the development of one of their product lines in the Rochester, MI area.Strong experience in the development of smart connected products is desired.Those with experience in the full lifecycle design and validation for consumer products or household appliances will be a good fit.The client is particularly interested in hiring individuals with a passion for innovating and constantly driving improvement within complex product ranges.The Lead Engineer will have the following attributes:BS (or similar) in Product Design, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.10+ years' experience in the Design and Manufacture of sensor-driven products.Proficiency in the design of Schematics using Altium.BLE / Bluetooth network experience.IoT, Embedded and Hardware Engineering background.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Knowledge of circuit modeling using LTSpice or PSpice.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.The Lead Engineer's role will involve:Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering team alongside other Electrical, Mechanical & Electronics Engineers.Leading design and project delivery for all aspects of of product development.Customer requirements managementStandards analyses for systems safety and reliabilityProduce technical design specificationsCreate verification test plansOversee verification & validation testingSupporting testing and certification of designs to relevant safety standards.Participating in full lifecycle Design and Project work - working closely with customers and other teams.Preparing and delivering technical reports.For more information about this Lead Engineering role please apply, or email Jack Smillie on [email protected] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.