Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Posted Sep 28, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Engineering & R&D Mechanical Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chengdu, China
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with 5+ years in...
Education
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering

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Role Summary

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The Manager of Mechanical Engineering leads a team developing solutions across a portfolio of scientific instruments and equipment. The role oversees technical projects from concept through commercialization and fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop a mechanical engineering team.
  • Contribute to the development of solutions for scientific instruments and equipment.
  • Oversee technical projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

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Qualifications

Requires mechanical engineering experience and at least 5 years in leadership roles. Qualifications include managing complex technical projects and product development; leading and developing engineering teams of 6–12; mechanical and electrical system design; CAD and 3D modeling (e.g., SolidWorks, NX); NPI and stage-gate processes; project management and cross-functional coordination; technical mentorship; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ISO 9001; lean manufacturing and continuous improvement; collaboration with external partners and research institutions; and the ability to travel up to 20–25%.

Required

  • Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and product development initiatives.
  • Experience leading and developing engineering teams of 6-12 professionals.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system design principles.
  • Expertise in CAD software and 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX).
  • Demonstrated ability to implement innovation while ensuring quality and safety standards.
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Excellence in technical mentorship and team development.

Preferred

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Professional engineering certification or membership in engineering associations beneficial.

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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:
Join our Mechanical Engineering team and contribute to innovation that enables customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Manager of Mechanical Engineering, you'll lead a team of engineers in developing advanced solutions across our diverse portfolio of scientific instruments and equipment. You'll oversee complex technical projects from concept through commercialization while fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and engineering excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative product development while developing your leadership skills at an industry leader.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Professional engineering certification or membership in engineering associations beneficial
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and product development initiatives
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams of 6-12 professionals
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system design principles
• Expertise in CAD software and 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX)
• Demonstrated ability to implement innovation while ensuring quality and safety standards
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Excellence in technical mentorship and team development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel up to 20-25%
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external partners and research institutions
• Success meeting project timelines while maintaining high quality standards

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.