Staff Engineer, Mechanical
Core
Lead mechanical R&D initiatives and manage mechanical/Industrial Design teams to optimize cost, ensure quality, and drive product innovation for global scientific instruments.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (R&D & Design Lead) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-01364767-staff-engineer-mechanical-at-thermofisher)
Builds
Mechanical components, assemblies, and industrial design for scientific instruments
Domain
Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Instrumentation
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks), Design for Manufacturing (machining, casting, injection molding, sheetmetal), Geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing, CFD/flow simulation, Project management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Flow cytometry knowledge, Optomechanical design, Electromechanical mechanism design
Technologies
Solidworks, 3D modeling, 2D detail drawings, CFD tools
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical/Industrial Design teams and manage project timelines; Generate conceptual proposals and guide teams on mechanical architecture; Execute and review detail designs using 3D/2D modeling; Establish modular design and product bill of material structure; Create and review sub-assembly test plans; Coach junior engineers and suggest design enhancements; Collaborate with vendors on design for manufacturability and cost negotiation; Drive technology innovation into R&D portals
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
