from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Operations Engineer, Modules
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from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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Location/Division Specific Information: Join our innovative team at the MSD site in Eindhoven, where we innovate, build, and deliver High-End Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs).
Work with a team to develop new microscope modules and support existing modules.
What makes this opportunity outstanding? At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are committed to driving innovation and excellence. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for advancing scientific research. You'll have the chance to work with world-class technology and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide second-line support to factory and service teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality systems and modules.
- Support the supply chain with engineering expertise, including parts analysis for reliability and manufacturability, vendor qualification, and supplier technical quality issues.
- Improve product quality by defining and implementing structured project-based improvements.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing tools and documentation (e.g., work instructions), define factory processes, and conduct training sessions.
- Collaborate closely with R&D to successfully implement new modules into production (NPI), by using the Product Management Process (PMP).
- Determine and address technical challenges strictly and efficiently to ensure flawless operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process to compete at a world-class level.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or University degree in a technical field (Physics, Electronics, Mechanics).
- Proven experience in a high-tech manufacturing engineering environment. Knowledge of electron microscopy is a significant advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Great teammate with a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Minimal travel requirement (5-10%).
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written); Dutch is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and inclusively in a diverse team.
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to Nobel Prize-winning research and groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
- Work in a collaborative environment with colleagues in Eindhoven and Brno (CZ).
- Craft your role and grow with the team.
- Be part of a company that values inclusion and diversity, and where your ideas and contributions are encouraged and appreciated.
Inclusivity Statement: We recognize that job requirements can be like a wish list. If you believe you're the right fit for this role but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are eager to learn more about you and explore how you can contribute to our team.
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