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.
Position Summary
We are seeking an
Engineer III – Opto-Mechanical
to join a growing R&D team in Hyderabad supporting sustaining engineering, VAVE, and lifecycle management for the
KingFisher sample preparation systems
and
Detection instruments
.
In this role, you will be a
key individual contributor
, owning opto-mechanical subsystems and supporting the design, integration, and performance of optical and mechanical components within instrument platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, improve system performance, and contribute to cost optimization and lifecycle management efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Opto-Mechanical Design & Development
Design, develop, and support
opto-mechanical assemblies
, including optical mounts, alignment features, housings, and precision mechanical components.
Own
subsystems or modules
, including CAD modeling, detailing, and documentation.
Support
optical alignment, tolerance analysis, and performance optimization
of integrated systems.
Collaborate on
selection and integration of optical components
(e.g., lenses, filters, detectors, light sources).
Sustaining Engineering & Lifecycle Support
Execute sustaining activities including
design updates, ECO implementation, and component obsolescence management
.
Perform
root cause analysis
of optical and mechanical performance issues and implement corrective actions.
Support
testing, validation, and calibration
of opto-mechanical systems.
Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)
Identify and implement
cost reduction opportunities
within opto-mechanical designs and components.
Evaluate
alternative materials, components, and suppliers
in collaboration with senior engineers.
Support
design for manufacturability and scalability
of opto-mechanical assemblies.
System Integration & Technical Contribution
Collaborate with systems, electrical, firmware, and assay teams to support
system integration and troubleshooting
.
Contribute to
system requirements, interface definitions, and verification activities
.
Participate in
design reviews and technical discussions
, providing data-driven input.
Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with
global R&D teams (Finland, US, Singapore)
to support knowledge transfer and ongoing product support.
Partner with
manufacturing, quality, service, and sourcing
to resolve issues and improve product performance.
Collaborate with
Business Unit Product Management
to support execution aligned with product priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
, Optical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in
opto-mechanical or precision mechanical engineering
.
Experience with
CAD tools and mechanical design principles
.
Familiarity with
optical systems, alignment techniques, and tolerance analysis
.
Strong skills in
troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and hands-on problem solving
.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
life sciences or analytical instrumentation
(e.g., optical detection systems, qPCR).
Experience with
optical components and systems
(lenses, filters, detectors, illumination).
Experience with
DFM/DFA, cost optimization, and VAVE initiatives
.
Familiarity with
optical simulation or analysis tools
.
Exposure to
regulated product development environments
.
Impact
Owns and delivers
opto-mechanical subsystem solutions
.
Drives execution of
design updates, issue resolution, and validation activities
.
Contributes to
optical performance, system reliability, and cost improvements
.
Supports the development of
R&D capability in Hyderabad
.
