Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer, Bioproduction

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mechanical Staff R&D Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific developing equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Leading design and development of innovative hardware solutions in a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeLogan • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop hardware systems and components for single-use bioprocessing equipment
Lead mechanical and system-level design activities from concept through production
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
Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful integration
Support prototyping, testing, validation, and verification activities
Manage engineering documentation, ECOs, and compliance with quality systems (ISO, FDA)
Participate in design reviews, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience required or advance degree with 4+ years of relevant engineering experience required
Experience in hardware design and product development in a technical environment
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, ProE, or equivalent) required.
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design fundamentals
Experience with engineering calculations and structured problem-solving methods
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)
Experience working within regulated quality systems and change control processes
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in bioprocessing, single-use technologies, or laboratory/scientific instrumentation
Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience with validation, verification, and regulatory compliance (FDA/ISO)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary: Pay rate based on experience
Annual performance-based bonus
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits! Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) + Designated Paid Holidays
401K Company Match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware design3D CADGD&Ttolerance analysisDFx principlesengineering calculationsstructured problem-solvingmanufacturing processesvalidationverification

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproject planningcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) license