Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 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, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Location/Division Specific Information

We are a research, development, and production site in Bremen currently, with about 500 employees, whose "high-end” measurement and analysis instruments (mass spectrometers) are used in research and science worldwide. Our innovative products in the fields of Life Sciences MS and Inorganic MS, as well as Trace Elemental Analysis, are among the leading products globally in their respective markets.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our international Talent Community of scientists, hardware and software engineers as a Mechanical Design Engineer for the next generation of life science mass spectrometers and their accessories. You will play a crucial role in developing mechanical components, contributing to a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. As part of our agile Life Science R&D department, we seek a highly experienced and motivated individual to take charge of the entire process, from ideation to design and the creation of production documentation, ensuring a successful transition to series production. We value experts who thrive in an innovative R&D environment and possess the ability to consistently translate new ideas into robust designs.

A day in the Life:

• Design and development of complex mechanical parts (including assemblies for high vacuum and ion optical parts) in a highly motivated, multinational and interdisciplinary team in Bremen
• Participation in product development teams and project planning
• Preparation of production documentation and test procedures to ensure a smooth and timely transfer to series production
• Installation and test of developed mechanical parts on mass spectrometers
• On-the-bench and in-system design verification
• Calculation of product and process costs
• Technical support of suppliers and their qualification
• Change Management (ECO) and Quality Control during product commercialization phase
• Your tasks and responsibilities will be diverse and exciting, with the opportunity to participate in product development projects across multiple sites worldwide.  

Keys to Success:
Education

• University degree in mechanical engineering, or related fields

Experience

• Several years of professional experience of designing high quality mechanical parts and assemblies, as part of complicated multi-component systems
• Experience in Product Development Practices, Processes and Tools, preferably in the context of sophisticated analytical instruments
• Extensive experience in 3-D solid modeling; SolidWorks preferred
• Experience in low volume, high-value large complex systems such as scientific instrumentation, medical devices, or semiconductor process systems is highly preferred
• Strong mechanical engineering background with in-depth knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and materials
• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes (i.e. casting, molding, machining, wire erosion etc.).
• Experience in ‘should cost’ analysis of mechanical components and assemblies
• Experience in lateral leadership desirable

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong desire to push the limits of science and technology
• Working cost-conscious, effective, and autonomous
• Good written and oral communication skills in German and English language
• Good knowledge of Windows and Office programs

What we offer:

• Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organization
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
• Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation

Join Our Exclusive Talent Community

Are you passionate about Mechanics? We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter to become a part of our exclusive Talent Community.

By joining our Talent Community, you will be among the first to be considered for new opportunities as they arise. We will review your application and provide feedback if your profile matches our needs. When a suitable position opens up, we will reach out to schedule interviews.

Take the first step towards an exciting career with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Apply now and stay connected with us!

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.