Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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.

Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer III and leverage your technical expertise to optimize the cost of existing product designs. Alongside enhancing design quality, you will be responsible for scrutinizing systems, equipment, and packaging. Prior to implementing any design changes, you will collaborate closely with knowledgeable individuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical variables that need to be satisfied in each component or subassembly. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in defining the content and conducting design verification and validation tests on the modified designs. This role offers a great opportunity to collaborate with the Operations team in order to achieve project goals while ensuring top-notch quality and cost effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

Cost Analysis: Perform comprehensive cost analysis on current manufacturing processes, materials, and components to find areas for improvement and cost reduction.

Process Optimization: Collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to optimize product designs, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods, focusing on reducing material waste, labor costs, and cycle times.

Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiations, alternative sourcing, and value engineering initiatives.

Value Engineering: Lead value engineering projects to identify alternative materials, components, or manufacturing methods that can lower costs without compromising product quality or performance.

Risk Assessment: Assess and mitigate potential risks associated with cost reduction initiatives to ensure product integrity and reliability.

Cost Tracking: Develop and maintain cost tracking systems to monitor and report on cost reduction progress and achievements.

Collaboration: Work closely with industry professionals to develop and implement design verification and validation testing for design modifications.

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of ongoing improvement by actively seeking out opportunities to reduce costs, staying informed about industry trends and advancements, and incorporating them into relevant projects.

Job Requirements:

B.S in Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 5-10 years of experience in electromechanical product design.

A higher degree may have fewer years of industry experience, commensurate with your degree

Experience designing or redesigning electromechanical systems - this can be demonstrated in any industry if you have the willingness to learn and a strong work ethic

Demonstration of strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with SolidWorks, Pro-E, or similar 3D mechanical design software essential

Understanding of mechanical, fluidic, optical, and electronic assemblies

Knowledge of intricate fluidic systems involving various pump types and valves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and team skills

Thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and following through

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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 with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo 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 Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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 Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Colorado is $88,000.00–$145,000.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards