Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our mission is to help customers improve health, cleanliness, and safety worldwide. We provide support for life sciences research, analytical challenges, diagnostics, therapies, and laboratory efficiency. With our industry-leading brands like Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Fisher Scientific, our team of 100,000+ colleagues offers innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services. Learn more at www.thermofisher.com.

The Position

In this crucial position, you will have direct accountability for the mechanical crafting of laboratory equipment produced at our Singapore facility. You will collaborate closely with outstanding marketing experts and gain valuable insights from a diverse range of backgrounds within project management, operations, multi-functional engineering, and scientific teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-tech plastic/Sheetmetal designs with cost, specifications, and timing in mind
• Design for service, manufacturability, and reliability
• Support, steer, and empower internal and external mechanical designers (suppliers)
• Define and specify new designs and drive them to results
• Conduct FMEA and Safety Risk Assessments
• Define test plans and strategies
• Assume a hands-on role in pursuit of testing plans and problem-solving test and reliability work
• Maintain and ensure systems and procedures are in compliance with ISO and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of meaningful work experience
• Experience in 3-D solid modeling: SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer direct experience with SolidWorks preferred
• Familiarity with various engineering materials (primarily plastics and metals) and the manufacturing processes employed in making products using these materials (e.g., casting, molding, machining, injection molding)
• Experience in conceptualizing innovative and creative designs using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record to deliver high-quality product designs with a focus on DFM and DFS
• Experienced in providing technical leadership
• Experience in developing requirements, verification and validation plans, and risk analysis
• Ability to understand and solve sophisticated design challenges both independently and as part of a design team
• Understanding of CE and product safety regulatory standards
• Excellent communication, organization, follow-up, and documentation skills
• Knowledge and experience working to engineering and ISO standards, including ISO 9001: Quality System

We seek candidates who take initiative, self-confident, and conceptual problem solvers. You are someone who combines excellent communication skills with strong collaboration skills, easily switching between thinking on a high/conceptual level and to a detail level.

You have perseverance, are determined and passionate about quality, cost, and time. You possess a strong analytical perspective and a practical approach, adapting easily in a complex product development setting. You prioritize value and are capable of setting and following through on priorities simultaneously.

Join Us

In addition to competitive benefits and compensation, we are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about working in a diverse, multi-cultural, and innovative technology environment. Our company emphasizes personal growth and team collaboration as essential components of success. We value diversity in our teams as it contributes to a dynamic and stimulating work environment. We expect all community members to demonstrate integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.

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.