Process hardware engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) + matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Product Development Engineer III to lead design, development and optimization of innovative products for healthcare, environmental protection and scientific research. You will work with cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will advance technology through hands-on engineering, solve complex problems, and contribute to a diverse portfolio of instruments while meeting project deadlines

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's plus 5 years in product development in regulated industries.
• Engineering fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical or related.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong understanding of design control and quality systems (GMP/ISO/FDA).
• Experience with CAD software and PLM tools.
• Able to analyze complex technical problems and develop solutions.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent technical documentation and report writing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading design reviews and validation activities.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of innovative products and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring solutions to market.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to significant projects across our scientific instruments portfolio.
• Apply technical expertise to improve existing products and develop next-generation solutions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Design control processes

Quality systems (GMP ISO FDA)

CAD software

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM tools

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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.

DESCRIPTION

Join our collaborative R&D team as a Product Development Engineer III, where you'll help solve important challenges in healthcare, environmental protection, and scientific research. In this role, you'll lead the design, development, and optimization of innovative products and processes while working with cross-functional teams to bring new solutions to market. You'll have the opportunity to advance technology through hands-on engineering work, from concept to commercialization, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

You’ll contribute to significant projects that directly impact our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll apply your technical expertise to solve complex problems, improve existing products, and develop next-generation solutions across our diverse portfolio of scientific instruments and technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in product development in regulated industries

Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical) or related scientific field

Proven expertise in project management and cross-functional team leadership

Strong understanding of design control processes and quality systems (GMP, ISO, FDA requirements)

Experience with CAD software and product lifecycle management tools

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions

Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation

Excellence in technical documentation and report writing

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience leading design reviews and validation activities

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams

Proven track record of meeting project deadlines and deliverables

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software

Experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques

May require up to 10% domestic/international travel

May require work in laboratory or cleanroom environments with use of PPE

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $98,800.00-$148,300.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.