Engineer II, Industrial Design

The KYO Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Industrial Design Engineer II in Kentucky to drive design from concept through production. You will blend aesthetics with manufacturability in collaboration with R&D teams, ensuring alignment with our brand and cost targets.

The role emphasizes user-centered design, CMF standards, and strong project management. Travel may be required up to 5% in a dynamic, global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) and PLM systems.
• Expert-level 3D surface modeling (Class A, curvature continuous).
• Proficiency in 3D rendering (KeyShot) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product ideation, execution, and commercialization.
• Influence product development from concept to production within cost targets.

Skills

Advanced CAD proficiency

3D surface modeling

DFM knowledge

CMF standards

User-centered design

Independence + teamwork

Project management

Attention to detail

Design reviews & development cycles

Lean manufacturing

MS Office (Excel, PPT, Visio)

Education

Advanced Degree with no prior experience

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience

Preferred: Industrial Design or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office Suite

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.

Description:

As an Industrial Design Engineer II, you'll contribute to bringing innovative scientific instruments to life. Working collaboratively with R&D teams, you'll contribute to productideation, execution, and commercialization that advances our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll apply your creative and technical expertise to develop aesthetically pleasing, user-centered designs that align with our visual brand language while meeting manufacturing requirements and cost targets. This role offers opportunities to influence product development from concept to production, ensuring our instruments maintain the highest standards of form and function.

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (particularly SolidWorks) and PLM systems
• Expert-level skills in 3D surface modeling, including Class A and Curvature Continuous surfaces
• Proficiency in 3D rendering software (Keyshot preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles for plastic parts and sheet metal
• Demonstrated ability to create and evaluate CMF (Colors, Materials & Finishes) standards Experience with product graphic artwork and documentation
• Proven expertise in user-centered industrial design concepts
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with high sensitivity to design aesthetics and form development
• Experience participating in design reviews and product development cycles
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Travel may be required up to 5%

Education:

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in medical or life sciences manufacturing environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Industrial Design or Industrial Engineering Additional certifications in project management or design software a plus