Operations Engineer – TEM Vacuum Technology at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Scientific Instruments, Manufacturing, Electron MicroscopyIndustries

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in vacuum engineering in a dynamic production environment (minimum 5 years advised)
Knowledge and/or experience in (ultra) high vacuum systems (huge plus)
Bachelor/Master of Science degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering or Physics, or equivalent engineering education and relevant work experience
Hands-on expertise in Helium leak detection, HV design principles, vacuum pumping concepts, HV measurement techniques, and clean working in a cleanroom environment
Excellent problem-solving skills (experience with Statistical Engineering highly beneficial)
Ability to create user documentation and engineering reports in English
Experience in managing small-sized improvement projects
Excellent communication and social skills; great teammate
Excellent English language skills (verbal and written); Dutch is a huge plus
Creativity to innovate technology, tooling, and processes
Independent attitude and self-managing daily tasks
'Hands-On' mentality and practical approach
Realistic and positive attitude in approaching issues
Ability to structure work in a dynamic operational environment
Strong analytical approach for handling details

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the factory to ensure shipping of high-quality systems by solving challenging problems and meeting system specifications
Perform hands-on assembly (incidental), testing, troubleshooting, and training of personnel in vacuum routine and clean working
Support factory and field service engineers with first builds, installs, and upgrades of newly introduced modules for accurate working order and knowledge transfer
Create and maintain work instructions and define way of working (factory process flow)
Develop domain expertise on microscope components
Support the supply chain with engineering (vacuum) expertise, including quality issues and specific tooling
Prepare, submit, and drive engineering changes to improve quality, manufacturability, and cost

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

High-Vacuum TechnologyTEMTroubleshootingAssemblyTestingWork InstructionsProcess ImprovementEngineering ChangeSupply Chain SupportKnowledge TransferClean Room Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this Operations Engineer role?

A Bachelor/Master of Science degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering or Physics is required, or equivalent education and relevant work experience. Demonstrable experience in vacuum engineering in a dynamic production environment with a minimum of 5 years advised, plus knowledge in (ultra) high vacuum systems.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Hands-on experience in Helium leak detection, HV design principles, vacuum pumping concepts, HV measurement techniques, and clean working in a cleanroom environment is required. Excellent problem-solving skills, experience with Statistical Engineering, and ability to create user documentation and engineering reports in English are also essential.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is not a remote position; it requires working in office environmental conditions in a factory setting with hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and cleanroom work.

What is the work schedule for this role?

The work schedule is standard Monday through Friday.

What soft skills or qualities make a strong candidate for this role?

Excellent communication and social skills to be a great teammate, experience managing small improvement projects, and the ability to provide technical support while driving continuous improvements.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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