Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Process hardware engineer

Posted Oct 13, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Engineering & R&D Other
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Meriden, Connecticut, United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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About the role

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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 collaborative R&D team as a Product Development Engineer III, where you'll help solve important challenges in healthcare, environmental protection, and scientific research. In this role, you'll lead the design, development, and optimization of innovative products and processes while working with cross-functional teams to bring new solutions to market. You'll have the opportunity to advance technology through hands-on engineering work, from concept to commercialization, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

You'll contribute to significant projects that directly impact our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll apply your technical expertise to solve complex problems, improve existing products, and develop next-generation solutions across our diverse portfolio of scientific instruments and technologies.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in product development in regulated industries
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical) or related scientific field
• Proven expertise in project management and cross-functional team leadership
• Strong understanding of design control processes and quality systems (GMP, ISO, FDA requirements)
• Experience with CAD software and product lifecycle management tools
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Excellence in technical documentation and report writing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience leading design reviews and validation activities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams
• Proven track record of meeting project deadlines and deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques
• May require up to 10% domestic/international travel
• May require work in laboratory or cleanroom environments with use of PPE

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $98,800.00–$148,300.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.