Senior Test Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instruments, Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Middle technical education (MBO) with at least 2 years of working experience or a bachelor’s degree (HBO) graduate in any technical domain, preferably mechanics, mechatronics, systems & control, electronics or applied physics
  • Knowledge of mechanical and/or electronics engineering
  • Able to do analyses and interpretations of physics, mechanics and software technical data
  • Preferably experience with and control of a high-tech system or shown interest via education and hobbies in technical challenges
  • Good presenting skills (in writing and verbal) both in Dutch and English
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong Problem Solving (product documentation, flowcharts, drawings)
  • Quality focus
  • Can take initiative, is flexible and wants to take ownership
  • Self sufficient
  • Flexibility towards changes, with a positive work attitude
  • Driven by hands on work
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance

Responsibilities

  • Integration of modules and testing of complete microscope
  • Performs activities based on procedures
  • Tests parts of systems, or systems with typical test times
  • Delivery on time of modules or microscopes with the right quality
  • Working on improvements of products and related processes
  • Independent tracing, analyses to tackle problems
  • Act as a tool-owner and make sure that a customer-order specific transmission electron microscope is aligned and built according to the customer requirements
  • Responsible for all levels of integration of modules on tool level for transmission electron microscope platform
  • First level of responsibility to tackle any problems on module or system level and involve other partners, like operations engineering or R&D

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Transmission Electron MicroscopeTEMCleanroomModule IntegrationSystem TestingMechanicsMechatronicsTroubleshootingAlignmentTechnical Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Senior Test Technician role?

Candidates need middle technical education (MBO) with at least 2 years of working experience or a bachelor’s degree (HBO) graduate in a technical domain like mechanics, mechatronics, systems & control, electronics, or applied physics. Knowledge of mechanical and/or electronics engineering is required, along with ability to analyze physics, mechanics, and software data.

What is the work schedule and environment for this position?

The role follows a standard Monday-Friday schedule in a cleanroom environment, with the ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance and office conditions.

What is the company culture like at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

The culture empowers development with opportunities for continual growth and learning, providing resources to make significant contributions.

What proficiencies make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, quality focus, ability to take initiative and ownership, self-sufficiency, flexibility, and a positive attitude driven by hands-on work.

Is salary information provided for this Senior Test Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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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