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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description

ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $45 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving efficiency in their laboratories, enhancing patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.
Our global team delivers an exceptional combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer III to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in product design, qualification, and cost optimization.
The successful candidate will lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, drive cost reduction strategies, and ensure product quality and performance across globally manufactured products.
Lead the design, development, and qualification of mechanical and electromechanical products manufactured across global sites

Drive product cost analysis, teardown benchmarking, and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)



initiatives independently

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product performance, reliability, and quality

Conduct cost-benefit analyses and deliver measurable annualized savings for assigned projects

Drive design standardization and optimization across sites to improve efficiency and scalability

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at or below target cost through robust engineering planning (quality, cost, schedule, and risk)

Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to analyze issues and implement effective solutions

Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, quality, service, and global R&D; teams, as well as external suppliers and partners

Support the development of team capability by sharing technical expertise and contributing to knowledge building across product lines

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning within the team

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

10+ years of relevant industry experience preferred

Strong track record of driving strategic cost reduction and VAVE initiatives

Proven experience managing end-to-end VAVE projects (from scoping to implementation)

Proficiency in product cost analysis, teardown, competitive benchmarking, and engineering optimization techniques

Solid understanding of global engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and product qualification processes

Robust analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams

VAVE certification and/or PMP certification (good to have)

Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter and CAD platforms like UG/NX, along with foundational knowledge and hands-on exposure to simulation tools such as Ansys.

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📌 Engineer III, Mechanical (Hyderabad)
🏢 Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 Hyderabad