Staff Electrical Engineer, Product Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Scientific Instruments, Analytical ChemistryIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years practical experience
Project or product design team leader with strong communication and organization skills
Deep understanding of microcontroller/FPGA based circuit design and communication bus architectures
Proven background in analog design in several areas (precision signal measurement, power conversion, motor control, antenna design, PCB layout/stack-up, other)
Proficiency with schematic design and PCB layout tools (Cadence and/or Altium preferred)
Strong background in high speed PCB design requirements (stack-up definition, impedance control, grounding, materials)
Detailed understanding of DFM/DFA constraints and component layout (IPC standards)
Foundational understanding of design for EMC and Safety compliance (IEC 61010 / IEC 60601 / CISPR 11 / EN 61000)

Responsibilities

Work within a multi-functional engineering team to bring new products to market
Focus on design efficiencies, risk mitigation, cost reduction and overall product quality
High speed digital design (microcontrollers and FPGAs) and ability to assess PCB layout fidelity
Analog circuit design (power conversion, low noise signal amplification and conversion, circuit impedance control, motor control)
Apply electrical safety test instruments to perform validation testing and root cause analysis of issues on small form factor PCB designs
Provide ownership of projects and tasks and take initiative in addressing technical challenges
Assist in the improvements and implementation of product design processes
Act as mentor to junior staff and give guidance and leadership

Skills

PCB design

digital design

analog design

high speed digital

microcontrollers

FPGAs

power conversion

low noise amplification

signal conversion

motor control

electrical safety testing

root cause analysis

Raman spectrometers

IR spectrometers

XRF spectrometers

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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