Product Development Engineer

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, where you'll contribute to innovation in filtration and purification technologies. As a Staff Scientist, you'll guide research initiatives, develop solutions, and work with cross-functional teams to advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll design and optimize new technologies, conduct experimental validation, analyze complex data, and provide technical direction across multiple projects. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to innovative developments while working with state-of-the-art equipment and skilled colleagues in a supportive environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in hands-on R&D experience in filtration media development.

Preferred Fields of Study:

Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics. Proven expertise in nonwoven technologies, including: Strong history of developing liquid filtration media produced by the melt-blown process displaying a fundamental understanding of the key process parameters and their influence on web properties Use of nanofiber based nonwovens and processes is a plus Hands-on experience measuring nonwoven media properties, specifying test equipment and preparing methods Demonstrated experience specifying key properties of spunbond webs, wetlaid media and/or media produced from staple fibers by air laid or carding process and through-air bonding, needlepunch, hydroentangling or calendaring for use in filtration products Knowledge and experience with converting processes utilized to produce liquid filter elements from the nonwoven webs Experience evaluating and selecting the most appropriate polymer material for the intended application Demonstrated ability to guide complex technical projects and mentor team members Track record of innovation through patents, publications, and successful product launches Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design methodologies Proficiency with scientific instrumentation and laboratory techniques Strong documentation skills following ISO9001 guidelines Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally Working experience of commercialization (New Product Introduction) processes Knowledge of FDA/regulatory requirements for food contact applications Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $113,500.00

• 170,200.

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 Product Development Engineer 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Meriden, CT 06450 $113,500

• $170,200 a year
• Full-time Thermo Fisher Scientific 5,448 reviews $113,500
• $170,200 a year
• Full-time 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, where you'll contribute to innovation in filtration and purification technologies. As a Staff Scientist, you'll guide research initiatives, develop solutions, and work with cross-functional teams to advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll design and optimize new technologies, conduct experimental validation, analyze complex data, and provide technical direction across multiple projects. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to innovative developments while working with state-of-the-art equipment and skilled colleagues in a supportive environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in hands-on R D experience in filtration media development.

Preferred Fields of Study:

Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics. Proven expertise in nonwoven technologies, including: Strong history of developing liquid filtration media produced by the melt-blown process displaying a fundamental understanding of the key process parameters and their influence on web properties Use of nanofiber based nonwovens and processes is a plus Hands-on experience measuring nonwoven media properties, specifying test equipment and preparing methods Demonstrated experience specifying key properties of spunbond webs, wetlaid media and/or media produced from staple fibers by air laid or carding process and through-air bonding, needlepunch, hydroentangling or calendaring for use in filtration products Knowledge and experience with converting processes utilized to produce liquid filter elements from the nonwoven webs Experience evaluating and selecting the most appropriate polymer material for the intended application Demonstrated ability to guide complex technical projects and mentor team members Track record of innovation through patents, publications, and successful product launches Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design methodologies Proficiency with scientific instrumentation and laboratory techniques Strong documentation skills following ISO9001 guidelines Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally Working experience of commercialization (New Product Introduction) processes Knowledge of FDA/regulatory requirements for food contact applications Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $113,500.00

• 170,200.

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