Job Description :

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 Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher 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

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer II to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. This role is suited for a professional with strong expertise in product design, qualification, and cost optimization.

The successful candidate will drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, contribute to product standardization, and deliver cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality and performance.

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of mechanical and electromechanical products manufactured across global sites

• Drive product cost analysis, teardown benchmarking, and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives independently

• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while ensuring product quality, reliability, and performance

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and deliver measurable annualized savings for assigned projects

• Apply strong design knowledge with exposure to global qualification and engineering standards

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at or below target cost through effective planning (quality, cost, schedule, and risk)

• Utilize structured problem-solving approaches to analyze issues and implement effective solutions

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, quality, service, and global R&D teams, as well as external suppliers and partners

• Contribute to building team capability by sharing technical knowledge and supporting skill development across product lines

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation within the team

Skills & Proficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• 6-8+ years of experience, with a strong track record in CAD, product design, qualification, and VAVE/cost optimization initiatives is preferred.

• Hands-on experience in product cost analysis, teardown, competitive benchmarking, and engineering optimization techniques

• Proven experience managing end-to-end VAVE projects (from scoping through implementation)

• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, certifications, and global engineering standards

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and CAD tools such as UG/NX, along with working knowledge of simulation tools like Ansys