Product Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Product Engineer jobs in Ohio are active and competitive, concentrated in manufacturing, automotive systems, consumer goods, and industrial technology, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior principal. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the largest hiring metros, anchored by established employers like Procter and Gamble, Parker Hannifin, and Honda of America. The most consistent demand is in mechanical design, systems integration, and manufacturing process engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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To learn more about our Marietta, Ohio site, including the work we do, our culture, and what makes the location unique, visit our Marietta careers page and watch the site video: Marietta | Thermo Fisher Scientific
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. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
This is an onsite role in Marietta, OH. Relocation may be provided for non-local qualified candidates.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to innovation in scientific instrumentation and solutions. As Reliability Product Approval Engineer, you will collaborate closely with R&D development teams, test technicians, and cross-functional partners to define, execute, and continuously improve reliability programs for cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) products.
You will play a critical role in embedding reliability into the New Product Development (NPD) process by driving structured risk identification, verification planning, and failure analysis. Your work will directly influence product robustness, regulatory readiness, customer satisfaction, and long-term field performance by ensuring reliability risks are identified early and mitigated effectively.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Reliability Program Development & Execution
- Develop, document, and execute comprehensive reliability plans aligned with product requirements, program milestones, and regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with R&D engineers and test technicians to define test strategies, protocols, and acceptance criteria for cold storage products.
- Support verification and validation testing by ensuring appropriate reliability coverage, stress conditions, and data collection.
Risk Management & Failure Analysis
- Lead and facilitate Design FMEA (DFMEA) activities and contribute to broader product risk management efforts.
- Analyze failures observed during verification testing and from field performance data, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
- Apply Physics of Failure (PoF) principles to anticipate degradation mechanisms in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
Requirements & Traceability
- Partner closely with Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams to develop and maintain product requirements traceability from customer needs through verification evidence.
- Support Product Approval activities by ensuring traceable linkage between requirements, tests, results, and conclusions.
Standardization & Process Improvement
- Create and maintain standardized reliability methods, test procedures, and design guidance to enable repeatable, high-quality evaluations.
- Develop and document Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs) for both standard and novel reliability test methods.
- Champion Lean, PPI, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce variability, and strengthen product robustness.
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Provide reliability expertise to cross-functional project teams and influence design decisions through data-driven insights.
- Mentor engineers and technicians in reliability tools, test methods, and analytical techniques.
- Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and disciplined engineering practice.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Advanced coursework in Reliability Engineering or professional reliability certification preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of experience performing reliability engineering, product approval, or verification testing for complex electromechanical systems
- 3+ years of experience supporting design and development of mechanical or electromechanical products
- Experience with HVAC/R, refrigeration, or thermal systems strongly preferred
- Experience supporting regulated product testing (e.g., UL, IEC, NSF, Energy Star, DIN, or similar standards)
- Hands-on experience with test method development, accelerated life testing, and failure analysis
- Experience with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and technical reporting
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of system-level reliability principles and product testing methodologies
- Broad technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, electronics, and refrigeration systems
- Working knowledge of reliability tools such as DFMEA, DOE, ALT, HALT, and statistical analysis
- Ability to translate test data and field feedback into actionable design and process improvements
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Proficiency with measurement and test equipment (e.g., thermocouples, pressure transducers, force gauges, oscilloscopes)
- Experience with analysis tools such as Minitab, Reliasoft, or equivalent statistical software
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
To learn more about our Marietta, Ohio site, including the work we do, our culture, and what makes the location unique, visit our Marietta careers page and watch the site video: Marietta | Thermo Fisher Scientific
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. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
This is an onsite role in Marietta, OH. Relocation may be provided for non-local qualified candidates.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to innovation in scientific instrumentation and solutions. As Reliability Product Approval Engineer, you will collaborate closely with R&D development teams, test technicians, and cross-functional partners to define, execute, and continuously improve reliability programs for cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) products.
You will play a critical role in embedding reliability into the New Product Development (NPD) process by driving structured risk identification, verification planning, and failure analysis. Your work will directly influence product robustness, regulatory readiness, customer satisfaction, and long-term field performance by ensuring reliability risks are identified early and mitigated effectively.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Reliability Program Development & Execution
- Develop, document, and execute comprehensive reliability plans aligned with product requirements, program milestones, and regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with R&D engineers and test technicians to define test strategies, protocols, and acceptance criteria for cold storage products.
- Support verification and validation testing by ensuring appropriate reliability coverage, stress conditions, and data collection.
Risk Management & Failure Analysis
- Lead and facilitate Design FMEA (DFMEA) activities and contribute to broader product risk management efforts.
- Analyze failures observed during verification testing and from field performance data, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
- Apply Physics of Failure (PoF) principles to anticipate degradation mechanisms in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
Requirements & Traceability
- Partner closely with Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams to develop and maintain product requirements traceability from customer needs through verification evidence.
- Support Product Approval activities by ensuring traceable linkage between requirements, tests, results, and conclusions.
Standardization & Process Improvement
- Create and maintain standardized reliability methods, test procedures, and design guidance to enable repeatable, high-quality evaluations.
- Develop and document Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs) for both standard and novel reliability test methods.
- Champion Lean, PPI, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce variability, and strengthen product robustness.
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Provide reliability expertise to cross-functional project teams and influence design decisions through data-driven insights.
- Mentor engineers and technicians in reliability tools, test methods, and analytical techniques.
- Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and disciplined engineering practice.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Advanced coursework in Reliability Engineering or professional reliability certification preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of experience performing reliability engineering, product approval, or verification testing for complex electromechanical systems
- 3+ years of experience supporting design and development of mechanical or electromechanical products
- Experience with HVAC/R, refrigeration, or thermal systems strongly preferred
- Experience supporting regulated product testing (e.g., UL, IEC, NSF, Energy Star, DIN, or similar standards)
- Hands-on experience with test method development, accelerated life testing, and failure analysis
- Experience with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and technical reporting
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of system-level reliability principles and product testing methodologies
- Broad technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, electronics, and refrigeration systems
- Working knowledge of reliability tools such as DFMEA, DOE, ALT, HALT, and statistical analysis
- Ability to translate test data and field feedback into actionable design and process improvements
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Proficiency with measurement and test equipment (e.g., thermocouples, pressure transducers, force gauges, oscilloscopes)
- Experience with analysis tools such as Minitab, Reliasoft, or equivalent statistical software
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
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Product Engineer Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD for product design
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change processes
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or design for manufacturability principles
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Ohio preferred for senior and regulatory roles
Product Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product engineer in Ohio?
Most product engineer roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or materials engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Ohio does not require a state license for most product engineering positions in manufacturing or consumer goods, but senior roles involving public safety or infrastructure often expect or prefer a Professional Engineer license issued through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Gaining co-op or internship experience through Ohio's strong university engineering programs strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire product engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring product engineers in Ohio right now include Anduril, Danfoss, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's deep manufacturing base and headquarters presence of companies like Procter and Gamble, Parker Hannifin, and Honda of America make it one of the more consistently active states for this role.
Which Ohio cities have the most product engineer jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Moraine lead Ohio for product engineer openings. Columbus drives demand through its growing tech and consumer goods sector, Cleveland's industrial and medical device manufacturing base generates steady volume, and Cincinnati benefits from the regional headquarters of large consumer and aerospace companies that maintain substantial engineering teams in the area.
Are there remote product engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Product engineering often requires hands-on collaboration with physical prototypes, manufacturing lines, and quality teams, which limits full remote work. About 42% of product engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in software-adjacent product roles or early-stage design work rather than production-facing engineering positions.
How can I get hired as a product engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or associate engineer programs at Ohio's large manufacturing employers, which regularly recruit from Ohio State, Case Western Reserve, University of Cincinnati, and Ohio University. Procter and Gamble and Parker Hannifin both run structured new-grad engineering programs that do not require prior full-time experience. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as quality technician, manufacturing engineer, or design drafter can also move in, and having a portfolio of CAD projects or a Fundamentals of Engineering exam pass gives an edge.
Where can I find and apply to product engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to product engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, and industrial sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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