Operations Engineer - Mechatronics

Job Description

Thermo Fisher ScientificInc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase efficiency, and ultimately change the world. We craft, manufacture, and support the broadest range of high-performance microscopy and spectroscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.

Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets, the worldwide team is dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.

Check out these links to get more insight into what it means to work on our complex High-Tech Transmission Electron Microscopes. These high-end tools are being produced in our cleanrooms in Eindhoven, the Netherlands:About our site in Eindhoven

Corporate organization

About our Krios G4 Cryo - TEM

How to make a microscope

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

The Position:

As an Operations Engineer you are a member of a dedicated cluster in the Operations Engineering department. You will improve products and internal processes during the sustaining phase of parts and modules. You will also closely work together with supplier to improve products and processes in the supply chain and adequately resolving technical issues. Using the Product Management Process (PMP) you support the introduction of new technology into the factory. By developing relationships and close collaboration with Manufacturing, Service, Quality, R&D, Logistics, Sourcing and PLM to ensure the development of sustainable products meeting the latest quality standards, at lowest COGS and in line with the best strategy throughout the life cycle of a product.

What will you do:

• Deliver technical support to the factory, to ensure that Thermo Fisher is capable of shipping high quality systems on-time to its customers;

• Supports our suppliers with engineering expertise. This includes the analysis of parts/modules for reliability, manufacturability, vendor qualification support, participates in supplier audits and supplier support on technical/quality issues;

• Write work instructions and define the way of working for the factory (process flow);

• Performs hands-on assembly, testing, problem solving and training of personnel as required during project work;

• Supports factory and field service engineers with first builds, installs and upgrades of newly introduced systems and modules to ensure proper working order. in factory or field service (remote or on customer site);

• Facilitates and may lead Operations improvements projects from inception to completion;

How will you get here?

• A Bachelor or University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering is required;

• Proven experience in high tech industry and working in cleanroom environment;

• Knowledge of and/or experience with electron microscopy is a huge plus;

• Broad affinity with mechanics, electronics and software;

• Process oriented and focused on continuous improvements;

• Strong communication and social skills, both internally and with external parties;

• Excellent English language skills (verbal and in writing), Dutch is a huge plus;

• Excellent problem solving skills, Statistical Engineering experience would be highly beneficial;

• Ability to create technical documentation and engineering reports;

• Be a collaborative team-player with hands-on and can-do mentality;

• Self-starter who sets priorities and goals by him/herself and is productive with minimal direction;

• Gets results, even under difficult situations and is creative (finds better/alternative ways).

Of course, we all know a list of job requirements is like a wish list. Are you the ideal candidate, but you do not match all requirements? We are happy to get to know you and to discuss a possible fit.  

Our offer

• Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific with a competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance and annual incentive bonus;

• Very attractive 40 holidays a year;

• A flexible working hours arrangement;

• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing global employer;

• Training and courses available via our Thermo Fisher University to continuously develop yourself;

• Collaborative work in an international environment;

• Strong Team Spirit and many company and team activities;

• This is a full-time position (40 hours). Working part-time is an option in case you’re available for at least 32 hours.

We welcome candidates that enjoy working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, groundbreaking technology environment where personal development and team collaboration are key to success, to make the impossible, possible for our customers. 

Diversity in our teams is an important element to build an effective and challenging working environment. Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement are key values that we expect of all that are part of our community.

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter in English.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.