Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (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. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, increasing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.
The Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) enables customers to find meaningful answers that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. We design, manufacture, and support a broad range of high-performance microscopy and spectroscopy workflows at micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.
How will you make an impact?
As an Engineer III, Industrial Engineering – Data & Lean Manufacturing within HE-TEM Manufacturing, you will join the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in Eindhoven. This team focuses on continuously improving how complex High-End Transmission Electron Microscopes are built.
In this role, you will drive data-driven operational improvements by leveraging MES (Manufacturing Execution System) data. You will independently identify improvement opportunities, translate data into actionable insights, and lead implementation of solutions that improve cycle time, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
You will act as a key link between manufacturing operations, digital systems, and data analytics, ensuring that decisions on the shop floor are based on facts and deliver measurable impact.
What will you do?
Data-Driven Performance Improvement
- Analyze MES and manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities (cycle time, OEE, FPY, throughput)
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to support daily and tactical decision-making
- Translate data insights into concrete improvement actions for manufacturing teams
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and proper usage across stakeholders
Lean Manufacturing Execution
- Lead and execute Lean improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, A3, DMAIC)
- Drive waste reduction and flow improvements using data-supported analysis
- Implement and sustain standard work and process improvements
- Support daily management and performance routines on the shop floor
MES & Digital Integration
- Act as a key user of MES systems and manufacturing data infrastructure
- Translate operational needs into system and data requirements
- Support implementation and adoption of MES improvements in collaboration with Product Owner and engineering teams
- Ensure alignment between MES data and operational KPIs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Operations Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Advanced Technology teams
- Work with AI Engineers to identify and prioritize high-impact data use cases
- Provide input to Product Owner for backlog prioritization based on operational needs
- Align with Operations Architect on improvement priorities and roadmap
Project Ownership & Impact
- Independently lead improvement projects with clear scope and deliverables
- Quantify and track results (cycle time reduction, quality improvement, cost savings)
- Ensure sustainable implementation of improvements within operations
- Communicate progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders
How will you get here?
- BSc or MSc degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- 4–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (high-tech preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools (Green Belt required or willingness to obtain)
- Experience working with MES systems and manufacturing data
- Strong analytical skills (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau or similar)
- Experience with KPI definition and performance management (OEE, takt time, lead time, FPY)
- Proven ability to independently drive improvements based on data insights
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing environments
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Knowledge of statistical engineering or Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Experience working in cleanroom environments
- Experience collaborating with digital/AI teams on manufacturing improvements
- Excellent English language skills (verbal and written), Dutch is a plus
Our offer
- Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific with a competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance and annual incentive bonus
- Flexible working hours arrangement
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing global employer
- Training and courses via Thermo Fisher University
- Collaborative work in an international environment
- Strong team spirit and company activities
- Very attractive 40 holidays per year
- Full-time position (40 hours)
Values
Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement are key values that we expect of all that are part of our community. Diversity in our teams is an essential element to build an effective and challenging working environment.
Apply now!
Thermo Fisher Scientific does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
