Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionDo you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.Discover Impactful Work:The Refrigeration Engineer for Laboratory Products Division (LPD) will be part of the R&D New Product Development (NPD) team to work on refrigeration systems for new cold storage products manufactured globally.A day in the Life:
Develop the refrigeration systems for cold storage products including -86C Cascade, -150C Auto Cascade & Conventional systems ranging from 4C to -40C.
Analyze the thermal behavior of the refrigeration system to include heat & mass transfer mechanism, fluid flow, and phase change by use of predictive thermal modeling for component selection and overall refrigeration system design.
Develop specifications for system-level, sub-system, and component performance.
Develop and complete test plans to validate the performance of newly developed refrigeration systems.
Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical engineers in the NPD team for product design.
Develop refrigeration systems to achieve the highest quality and long-term reliability while simultaneously providing environmentally-friendly product designs and meeting regulatory and certification requirements from FDA, UL, CE CSA, etc.
Design refrigeration systems for manufacturability at various manufacturing locations worldwide and for ease of service.
Design refrigeration systems that meet customer requirements, time-to-market commitments, and the target cost of the projects.
Work effectively with global multi-functional teams during all phases of the NPD Process.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Some travel may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Keys to Success:Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related technical degree with coursework in thermodynamics, heater transfer, and fluid mechanics; OR
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related technical degree with course/project work in thermodynamics, heater transfer, and fluid mechanics.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong analytical skills in thermal system modeling and design.
Strong analytical skills to analyze empirical data for the thermal system.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of ownership with projects and work assignments.
Willingness and ability to work in a multi-functional team environment.
BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!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, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
