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Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Our group

At Metals & Minerals R&D group, we develop new X-Ray fluorescence and Optical-Emission spectrometers. Our solutions are needed for our customers from metallurgy, cement, and mining industries to advance their technologies and products while becoming more energy-efficient, and environment-friendly.

As a member of a team of scientists, electro, mechanics and firmware developers, you will take part in architecting and developing hardware platforms in line with architecture of firmware and software.

Daily Challenges

You'll support all stages of the product lifecycle namely of X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, from research and feasibility to its development and maintenance.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define requirements, design specifications, and performance parameters for spectrometer systems to consolidate inputs and arrive to optimal system configurations.

• conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing to ensure their functionality, accuracy, and reliability.

• contribute to the development of innovative technologies and methodologies to improve performance and efficiency

• Be responsible for fixing and resolving technical issues, both in the laboratory and in the field.

• Participate in the evaluation and selection of components, instruments, and software relevant to spectrometer systems.

• Definition of algorithms for signal processing, vacuum pumping sequence, sample manipulation and other key system functions.

• Stay updated with industry advancements and emerging technologies, and may contribute to the development of new product concepts or enhancements to existing spectrometer systems.

• Drive good engineering practices on projects.

• Drive resolution of technical issues that may impact product introduction and ramp.

• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in spectrometry technologies and related fields, participation in conferences, scientific literature, patent applications, trainings, and professional development activities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Should you have the following skills, you have a good chance to succeed in your new role.

• PhD or equivalent experience in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field

• 5+ year experience in system development for analytical instruments and their practical applications

• Awareness of various detection technologies, optics and vacuum principles

• Excellent communication skills in English

• Analytical and deep problem-solving skills

• Experience with optical or X-ray spectroscopy appreciated

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed (20% maximum)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation and 3 sick days/year

• Option for partial home office

• Financial benefits - annual bonus, meal allowance, pension insurance allowance

• Further employee benefits - mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices, free Multisport card, possibility of life or health insurance

• We have modern work environment including relax zones, power yoga lectures, gym, outside playground and massages in the building. In the company canteen there is always fresh fruit and vegetable for free

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.