Engineer II, Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

IEC / LPD Division

Discover Impactful Work:

Creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product lifecycle development stages from Research to Manufacture

A day in the Life:

• Work with Global R&D design team to develop conceptual design, detailed design and drawings in Solid Works using the industry best design practices and design standards.
• Develop detailed 2D drawings, adhering to ASME Y14 drawing standards and applying GD&T & Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Complete responsibility for the development of 3D models, Drawings, Bill Of Materials and taking them through the Drawing release process and manufacturing.
• Support in design documentation & artifact presentation as per design process.
• Continuously learns and grow technical depth and knowledge across product lines. 
• Identify and contribute to Knowledge management opportunities for the products assigned with through guidance & mentorship

Keys to Success:

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 
• 5 – 10 years’ experience with Product Development execution, preferably from Lab Equipment, Home Appliances, Medical Devices domain
• Expertise in using SolidWorks for the development of 3D models and drawings

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good understanding of Mechanical Engineering (Preferred) Principles (Structural, Theory of machines, Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer etc.)
• Ability to run basic calculations to prove design
• Strong fundamentals on Engineering basics, design for manufacturability, ASME Y14 drawing standards & GD&T
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes like Plastic injection moulding, Sheet metal, Casting, Welding, Forging and relevant standards like ASME, AWS, and DIN.
• Proficient in PDM and PLM systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Experience working with Global Team is a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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. A 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.

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.

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