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R&D Engineer I, Mechanical

ThermoFisher Scientific • Logan, UT • 5d ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

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.

Location : On-site Logan, UT. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

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.

How You Will Make an Impact:

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Single-Use Technologies division as a R&D Engineer I, Mechanical (entry level). In this role, you will contribute to the development of equipment and systems used in the manufacturing of biologics and vaccines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable hardware and single-use solutions. 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.

Day in the Life:

Design and develop hardware systems and components for single-use bioprocessing equipment

Design and develop flexible systems and components for single-use bioprocessing

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

Education:

Bachelor's degree with 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Office environment

Laboratory environment

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

May require up to 10% travel

What We Offer:

Compensation

Competitive pay

Performance Related Bonus where eligible

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - Effective Day 1

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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.

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