Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

Operations Engineer TEM (EDX)

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

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 manufacturer of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our globally distributed team exceeding 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

The Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. We design, manufacture, and support a broad range of high-performance microscopy and spectroscopy workflows on wafers and single chips that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. We combine hardware and software expertise in electron and ion microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets. Our worldwide Electron Microscopy colleagues are dedicated to our customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.

How will you make an impact?

As an Operations Engineer TEM, you will be part of a passionate and hardworking team in Eindhoven working with our ground-breaking Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)! Our TEM technology enables and supports Nobel Prize-winning research and played a significant role in the early assessment of COVID19. The impact of your work is visible, and you will actively chip in to the latest breakthroughs in Science!

A high-end TEM system comprises of several sophisticated modules enabling the high-resolution imaging and numerous other applications like EDX, EELS etc. In this function within Operations Engineering you will support the introduction and sustainability of one of the advanced modules to the manufacturing. A proven background in Physics in combination with knowledge about imaging and detection are the desired skills for this role, however, passion for innovative technology and mindset to embrace challenges are the key virtues to make this role a success. This role will allow you to be in a pivotal position within the organization. You will not only be supporting the manufacturing but also work cross-functionally with R&D, Service, Logistics, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality, Sourcing and Supply Chain partners.

As part of the Operations Engineering, this is an opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic system integration modules team, where you will focus on supporting manufacturing to ensure efficient processes and flawless introduction of new products and features alongside highly technically competent colleagues.

What will you do?

• Module Ownership; this role focuses specifically on supporting the introduction, sustainability, and optimization of advanced modules like EDX within manufacturing
• Validation & Testing; you will run hands-on testing, validation, and calibration of the high-precision detection electronics and vacuum integration required for EDX
• Cross-Functional Link; you serve as the main technical link between the R&D team designing the EDX software/hardware and the factory technicians assembling it, field installation support for Service Support group and/or vendor/supplier management for EDX modules developed with external suppliers
• Manufacturing Technical Troubleshooting; solve sophisticated electronic and integration issues during final system validation
• Supporting or leading NPI projects according to Product Management Process (PMP) and multi-functional Operations improvement projects
• Process Standardization; author exact work instructions for, service documentation, cleanroom assembly, and validation steps
• Performing hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and training of personnel as required
• Supplier Collaboration; work directly with external suppliers to fix part quality issues affecting module performance. Manage the physics and technical compliance of the vendor's manufacturing line
• Submitting or implementing engineering changes to improve quality, manufacturability, costs of components/modules

How will you get there?

• Demonstrable experience in the field of Engineering (in a manufacturing environment). Knowledge and/or experience with electron microscopy is huge plus
• A degree in Physics is strongly preferred. Candidates with a degree in Engineering or a combination of engineering education and relevant work experience that demonstrates the required skills are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in project management
• Ability to cope with the dynamics in a manufacturing environment
• Be able to create technical user documentation and engineering reports
• Knowledge of Statistical Engineering would be advantageous
• Experience in high tech industry and working in cleanroom environment
• Excellent English language skills (verbal and in writing), Dutch is a strong advantage
• Be a collaborative teammate with pragmatic approach

Of course, we all know a list of job requirements is like a wish list. You list the highest priorities on top, but you know you can be surprised with items you didn’t think of yourself. The same goes for this position. Are you certain you are the ideal candidate, but you do not match every part of the requirements? We are excited 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
• 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
• Very attractive 40 holidays a year
• 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 encourage candidates that enjoy working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, groundbreaking technology environment where personal development and team collaboration are key to success, to transform impossible into possible for our customers.

Diversity in our organization 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 belong to our community.

Please apply with CV and cover letter.