Engineer I, Mechanical

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Engineer (Eng II), Mechanical Design
Location: Logan, UT / Bioproduction
When you join us you will be part of a hard-working, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $35+ billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking an Engineer II who will play a crucial role in driving innovation through the utilization of both established and innovative single-use technologies. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting customers with their requests for customized products by engaging in activities such as conceptualization, research, design, and evaluation. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role encompass a wide range of design inputs, both in the upstream and downstream processes. The engineer will work diligently to support the new product development team by generating application-specific qualification data and ensuring that all new products meet the functional requirements for their intended use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering – Mechanical, biological, biomedical, bioprocess, biotechnology, chemical or materials.

• BS/BA 2 years of experience
• MS 1 year
• PhD zero year

Following skills desired:

• Experience in the medical device or biopharmaceutical industries.
• Software proficiency: MS office programs, SAS/JMP, DOE, Matlab/Simulink, CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD a plus)
• Team oriented with excellent communication skills
• Basic project management skills (time management, interpret Gantt charts)
• Problem solving and Root cause analysis tools and critical thinking.
• Plastics design experience and processing knowledge for the following: injection molding, extrusion, blow/cast films, and plastic welding
• Hardware, equipment, or machine build design experience
• Ability to cover multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of PDM workflows and how they impact day to day workflows.
• Must engage and facilitate relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Affinity with working in a high-tech environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Should have a previous network established with 3rd party manufacturers within the BioPharma industry.
• Work efficiently with remote teams and leverage current technology to accomplish the tasks at hand.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• BS or MS engineering degree in applicable technical field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Ability to work well in a group environment.

This position may include travel up to 10%
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Collaborate closely with colleagues to develop comprehensive experiment plans, implement studies, and analyze and effectively communicate the results and recommendations through both verbal and written channels. Apply advanced engineering analysis and modeling techniques, including heat and mass transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), surface chemistry, and biological networks, to assess the performance of various components and systems. Play a key role in transferring technology from research to the development phase, ensuring a flawless transition. Implement to the Product Commercialization Process (PCP) to ensure efficient and effective product launches. Take charge of coordinating, assisting, or conducting process characterization and validation studies, whether internally or in collaboration with external partners. Provide valuable support in problem-solving initiatives and actively contribute to continuous process and product improvements. Maintain meticulous documentation of experimental results and concepts to bolster the organization’s patent and intellectual property portfolio. Collaborate closely with customers and field representatives to explore innovative product and process concepts, including participating in alpha and beta testing. Be prepared to travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.