Thermo Fisher

Staff Engineer

Franklin, Massachusetts, USA Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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 a Staff Engineer in Product Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to innovation and excellence in developing advanced solutions that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working with diverse teams, you'll guide technical development from concept through commercialization, applying your expertise to solve complex engineering challenges. You'll collaborate with design engineers, process developers, quality teams, and project leaders to create innovative products for life science, medical device, laboratory, and diagnostic markets. This role offers opportunities to develop new technologies, optimize manufacturing processes, and deliver solutions that directly impact critical global challenges in healthcare, research, and environmental protection.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in product development in regulated industries
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Materials Science, or related field)
• Additional technical certifications relevant to specific domain
• Expertise in design analysis, verification, and validation methodologies
• Strong proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with diverse teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and prepare technical documentation
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO)
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated innovation and technical leadership experience
• Project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Travel required up to 10%
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Team-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal abilities

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $114,000.00–$132,000.00.

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