Thermo Fisher Scientific
Team Leader Operations
5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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
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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works collaboratively to produce high-quality components used in the world’s finest microscopes operated by scientists like Nobel prize winners and researchers who imaged the COVID-19 virus.
Discover Impactful Work:
The 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.
A day in the Life:
- First line of response for manufacturing team when they face problems
- Report out results and barriers to execution to upper management
- Employee Development
o Individual development plans
o Provide coaching and training to team
o Conducting performance evaluations
o Give and receive employee feedback
- Staffing
o Time-card administration and over-time management
o PTO and overall attendance tracking
- Workload Management
o Plan and track daily and weekly production metrics to monitor work in progress
o Facilitate regular team meetings to give and receive updates on workload
o Resolve production problems in real time
o Oversee & drive 6S program in areas of ownership
Keys to Success:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of education or equivalent experience that demonstrates required skills
- Military Technical Training in lieu of a technical degree may also be considered
Experience
- Experience with low volume, highly complex manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated ability in successfully leading a team of colleagues
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least
- 2+ years in a leadership experience
- Experience working in the field of electronics and proficiency in ultra high vacuum strongly preferred
- Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus
- Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs required(Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs
- Ability to sit or stand in a cleanroom for an 8 hour shift
- Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, etc.
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, equipment repair, high voltage, and ultra high vacuum
- Ability to read work instructions and schematic drawings while performing basic troubleshooting of tools down to the component and software level
- Ability to analyze and address problems independently as well as collaboratively
- Ability to support projects, perform training and work efficiently as part of cohesive teams
- Self-motivated, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong interest in learning new skills
- Demonstrated skills in developing team members to their best potential.
- Comfortable operating in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.