Sr. Optical System Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Biology, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cancer, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Safety, High Voltage (HV), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, MATLAB, Microscopy, Motion Control, Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Scientific Research, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
23 days ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our innovative R&D team, where you''ll contribute to developing next-generation electron microscopy and analytical instruments that enable groundbreaking scientific discoveries. As a Systems Design Engineer III, you''ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create sophisticated solutions that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Work with advanced technologies including electron optics, high-precision mechanics, advanced software, and automated systems while driving innovation in fields ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to life sciences research.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor''s Degree plus 5 years of experience developing complex technical systems, preferably in electron microscopy or semiconductor equipment
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related technical field
  • Additional specialized certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Six Sigma) beneficial
  • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles including requirements management, architecture development, and integration
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using statistical methods and DOE
  • Proficient in relevant software tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, CAD)
  • Experience with some combination of: electron optics, high voltage systems, vacuum technology, precision mechanics, motion control, or automation
  • Experience guiding technical projects and supporting team members
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills
  • Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication
  • Ability to travel up to 10-20% as needed
  • Proficient English language skills required
  • Experience with regulated environments (FDA, ISO) and quality systems preferred
  • Demonstrated innovation and problem solving ability
  • Project management capabilities and experience leading development programs
  • Strong focus on product quality, reliability and customer needs

About the Company

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
All
WEBSITE
https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html