R&D Engineer I, Mechanical

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Logan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring an R&D Engineer I, Mechanical for its Single-Use Technologies team in Logan, Utah. The role contributes to development and sustaining of mechanical products for single-use bioprocessing applications, from concept and prototype through testing, validation, production, and commercialization. The engineer works hands-on with mechanical and system-level challenges and collaborates with engineers, scientists, manufacturing, quality, and other technical teams. Products support the manufacturing of biologics, vaccines, and other therapies. The position is on-site in Logan, Utah, with a standard Monday–Friday work schedule and approximately 10% travel as needed. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Thermo Fisher Scientific describes its culture as emphasizing integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation, and offers career and development prospects in a global engineering community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
0–1+ years of relevant product development, hardware, mechanical, or systems engineering experience.
Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
Rudimentary knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and fundamental mechanical design principles.
Experience applying engineering calculations and structured problem-solving methods.
Understanding of common manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel approximately 10% as needed.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical devices or other regulated products.
Experience with laboratory equipment or scientific instrumentation.
Experience with automation or electromechanical equipment.
Experience with advanced manufacturing.
Experience with bioprocessing or single-use technologies.
Experience with PDM/PLM systems.
Experience with verification and validation.
Experience with FDA- or ISO-regulated quality systems.
Experience with FMEA, root-cause analysis, and engineering change control.
Experience with design for manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability.

Responsibilities

Own mechanical and disposable designs from concept through commercialization, including concepts, prototypes, testing, validation, and production.
Design mechanical hardware, components, and flexible systems for single-use bioprocessing applications.
Translate customer and product requirements into practical, scalable engineering solutions.
Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturing and assembly principles.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses to guide design decisions.
Build and evaluate prototypes and support verification and validation testing.
Identify technical risks using tools such as FMEA and develop mitigation strategies.
Investigate product and design issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Partner with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering teams to integrate solutions.
Participate in design reviews and help guide technical decisions.
Support engineering change orders and product documentation within quality systems.
Contribute ideas to improve products, processes, and ways of working.