Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to design and optimize mechanical systems for high-precision scientific instruments, with focus on vibration control, structural dynamics, and acoustic performance. The role includes leading value engineering initiatives, performing FEA analyses, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
Design and optimize mechanical systems emphasizing vibration control and acoustic performance
Perform vibration and structural dynamics analyses using FEA tools to optimize performance
Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives to reduce product costs
Troubleshoot vibration and acoustic issues through experimental characterization and FEA correlation
Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews and engineering change activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 9+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering
- Solid expertise in vibration engineering, structural dynamics, and acoustics
- Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or Nastran
- Experience with CAD software including Creo, SolidWorks, or UG
- Precision machine design knowledge including stiffness optimization and GD&T;