Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Position: Team Leader, Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Hours: 2nd shift | 2-10:30pm Monday - Friday

Location: Hillsboro, OR

The 2nd Shift Team Lead of Manufacturing is responsible for leading a team of hourly colleagues within a test and assembly manufacturing environment. The primary responsibilities include day-to-day oversight of departmental goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Employee Development. Additional duties include maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to established parameters and specifications. This position collaborates with the entire manufacturing team.

Apply now to join a growing company with the opportunity to excel in your career as well as earn incentive bonuses and career development training. Thermo Fisher offers a sign-on bonus, competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, generous tuition assistance, Paid Time Off, 401K, plus employee Stock Ownership Program for all full-time employees!

What will you do?

Staffing: time-card administration, and OT Management, PTO and tracking overall attendanceEmployee Development: Individual Development Plans, Providing Coaching and TrainingPerformance Management: updates weekly, daily/hourly production metrics and facilitates regular team meetingsFacilitating team participationResolving production problemsConducting performance evaluationsGiving and receiving employee feedbackFeedback – Provides written end of shift performance updates to Production SupervisorOversee continuous improvement (PPI) initiatives/activities within the departmentLead, participate, or support meetings; monitor project progress, report on important dataAnalyze procedures and production methods to improve quality, costs and/or productivityConduct regular audits/GEMBA walks & implement improvements identifiedDefine & drive safety initiativesOversee & drive 6S program in areas of ownershipFirst line of response for Manufacturing Team when they face equipment failureIdentify and solve issues with circuit boards, cabling, and vacuum pumpsConduct routine preventative maintenance on sophisticated electronicsMonitor equipment uptime using Key Performance Indicators and preemptively plan/schedule equipment repairsInstall and qualify new Scanning Electron Microscope capital test equipment on an as needed basis

A day in the life: Thermo Fisher Scientific Hillsboro campus is on the cutting edge of global technology in pursuit of enabling our customers to make the world a Healthier, Cleaner and Safer place:

Employee accomplishments and career achievements are acknowledged via our APPRECIATE programDaily Team Meetings held to address barriers to production and to highlight employee winsEmployees are actively involved with exciting new and emerging productsAll feedback is considered valuable and is collected via our Just Do It task programTraining is routinely provided either as On the Job or via our Thermo Fisher University online portal

How will you get here?

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredA 2-year associate degree in a technical field like Electronic Engineering Technology, Microelectronics or Mechatronics highly preferred2+ years of experience operating a Scanning Electron Microscope, troubleshooting and electronic equipment repair OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skillsMilitary Technical Training in lieu of a technical degree may also be considered

Preferred ExperienceExperience with low volume, highly complex manufacturing processesDemonstrated ability in successfully leading a team of colleagues5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership roleAt least 2 years of validated experience in a job-related industry with proficiency in operating Scanning Electron Microscopes & Mechanical and Electrical complex high-tech equipment repairExperience working in the field of Electronics and proficiency in Ultra High Vacuum strongly preferredExperience with troubleshooting Scanning Electron Microscopes down to the component levelExperience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plusExperience with Windows-based and MS Office programs a plus (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesAbility to lift up to 35lbsAbility to use Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Soldering Irons, etc.Knowledge of Scanning Electron Microscopes, data acquisition, taking SEM images and measurementsKnowledge of Electronics Manufacturing, Equipment Repair, High Voltage, and Ultra High VacuumAbility to read work instructions and schematic drawings while performing basic troubleshooting of tools down to the component and software levelAbility to analyze and address problems independently as well as collaborativelyAbility to support projects, perform training and work efficiently as part of cohesive teamsSelf-motivated, self-starter with strong interpersonal skillsDemonstrated skills in developing subordinates to their best potential. Team building, coaching, and mentoring skills. Conflict resolutionProven track record with optimally working in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentComfortable operating in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPEStrong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package which includes:A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision planA wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Employee assistance programAt 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, short and long-term disability, and volunteer time off 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 discount