Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to design precision mechanical systems for scientific instruments, focusing on tolerance analysis, thermal stability, and cost reduction. The role involves FEA simulation, GD&T; development, and cross-functional collaboration in a rapid-paced R&D; environment.
Responsibilities
Design precision mechanical components and motion systems for microscopy platforms with micron-level accuracy requirements
Develop tolerance schemes, GD&T; standards, and stack-up analyses for complex assemblies
Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and deformation analyses using finite element methods
Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining performance
Collaborate with manufacturing, metrology, and cross-functional teams to validate and implement designs
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 9+ years of precision engineering and mechanical design experience
- Proficiency in GD&T;, tolerance stack-up analysis, and statistical tolerancing
- Advanced FEA tools expertise: ANSYS, Abaqus, CETol
- Proficiency in CAD software: Creo, SolidWorks, or UG
- Strong mechanical fundamentals including thermal, structural, and vibration analysis