R&D Engineer I, Mechanical

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Logan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves working on complex mechanical and single-use systems from concept through commercialization, applying expertise in precision engineering, materials, and system integration to support critical applications in bioprocessing and life sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering
Proficiency in CAD design software; SolidWorks (preferred), Pro/e, or equivalent.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with customers
Engineering technical writing skills to produce tests, reports, and documents.
Self-motivated and willing to take clear ownership of work
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Responsibilities

Design and develop hardware systems and components for single-use bioprocessing equipment
Design and develop flexible systems and components for single-use bioproprocessing
Translate product and customer requirements into robust, scalable design solutions
Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFx principles (manufacturability, assembly, serviceability)
Conduct engineering analyses and calculations to support design decisions
Perform risk assessments using tools such as FMEA and drive mitigation strategies
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful integration
Support prototyping, testing, validation, and verification activities
Participate in design reviews, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives