Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
About ThermoFisher Scientific
ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $45 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Whether our customers are advancing life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving laboratory efficiency, enhancing patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are committed to supporting them.
Our global team delivers an exceptional combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
Role & Responsibilities
As a member of the cost optimization (VAVE) team, you will support the identification and execution of cost reduction opportunities, contribute to design concept development, and assist in building standardized engineering practices.
- Review and interpret technical specifications and requirements; seek clarification when needed
- Identify potential cost reduction opportunities in assigned products with guidance from senior team members
- Develop an understanding of component functionality through self-learning and hands-on exposure
- Support the development of design concepts and perform basic engineering calculations and trade-off analyses under guidance
- Assist in component selection to meet technical and performance requirements
- Prepare design documentation based on reviews, inputs, and established engineering processes
- Develop a working understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerances
- Conduct alternative component searches and perform basic design evaluations independently
- Gain exposure to design and simulation tools and progressively build hands-on proficiency
- Support preparation of design artifacts and documentation in line with defined processes
- Demonstrate a proactive learning mindset and willingness to take on new challenges
Skills & Proficiencies
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 02 years of experience
- Strong understanding of core mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g., strength of materials, theory of machines, heat transfer)
- Basic knowledge of design principles, engineering drawings, and tolerancing
- Good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Attention to detail and a structured approach to tasks
- Strong learning agility, curiosity, and willingness to develop new skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
