Work Schedule
Rotational shift days
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
For more information, please review:
Thermo Fisher’s press release
Astorg press release
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do exciting work and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 colleagues has a unique story to tell. As a successful, growing global organisation with revenues exceeding $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide our people with the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.
Position Summary
Thermo Fisher Scientific are currently looking for a motivated and proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team based in Perth.
The role is responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment performance through planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities. Working closely with Production, Quality, and other site functions, you will help ensure equipment reliability, maximise uptime, and support the delivery of manufacturing targets within a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment.
In addition to manufacturing equipment support, the role will also provide practical electrical support across the wider site infrastructure. This includes minor electrical repairs, fault finding, small installation activities, and general electrical maintenance tasks within manufacturing and facility areas. Larger scale installation or specialist electrical works will be managed through approved external contractors where required.
The successful candidate will have strong practical maintenance experience, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team. The maintenance group also supports site-wide improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
Shift Pattern
The shift pattern will average 40 hours per week, with core business operating hours from Monday 6:00am to Friday 10:00pm.
This role operates on a rotating 2-week shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (6:00am – 6:00pm)
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (6:00am – 6:00pm)
The role also includes a 4-day backshift week – every 6 weeks:
Backshift Week: Monday to Thursday – (1:30pm – 10pm)
Responsibilities
Ensure manufacturing equipment is maintained in a safe, reliable, and operational condition to support production requirements.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, and routine servicing activities on manufacturing and facility equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on manufacturing equipment in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
Carry out minor electrical installation and repair work across manufacturing and facility areas, including sockets, cabling, power supplies, lighting, and ancillary equipment.
Support small-scale site electrical improvement projects such as installation of equipment power supplies, charging stations, and manufacturing support services.
Diagnose and resolve general site electrical issues in a safe and compliant manner.
Coordinate with approved external contractors for larger scale electrical installation or specialist works where required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, performance, safety, and efficiency.
Participate in cross-functional projects and engineering improvement activities, delivering assigned tasks and actions to agreed timelines.
Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Validation, and other departments to support operational goals and process improvements.
Support site standards through participation in initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen events, and engineering best practice activities.
Work with external vendors including insurance inspectors and contractors to support site compliance and operational requirements.
Promote a strong Health & Safety culture by following safe systems of work, issuing Permits to Work where required, and actively participating in safety improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in line with site procedures and GMP requirements.
Experience, Skills & Abilities Required
Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification.
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding, repair, and practical installation skills within an industrial or commercial environment.
Experience carrying out maintenance activities within a fast-paced operational environment.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and safe isolation procedures.
Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate across multiple departments.
Flexible, proactive approach with strong attention to detail and safety standards.
Desirable Experience
Experience working within medical device, pharmaceutical, cGMP, FMCG, food processing, or distillery environments.
Experience supporting continuous improvement or reliability improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems. Siemens experience would be desirable.
Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience supporting small-scale electrical installation or facility maintenance activities.
About Thermo Fisher:
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.
