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Electrical Engineer – Value Engineering

Location Brno, Czechia Job Id R-01308733 Job Type Full time Category Research & Development Remote Fully Onsite

We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. With $1.4 billion invested annually in R&D, our collaborative and diverse teams have the resources they need to drive new discoveries and do cutting-edge research and develop important applications and tools that help millions of lives around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our globally distributed team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

Are you ready to take on the challenge of developing innovative electrical systems that will help us deliver world-class products to our customers? In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems for new and existing products within the Material and Structural Analysis Division (MSD). Your mission is to create solutions that meet customer needs and ensure product quality and reliability.

The Electrical Engineer will work closely with various parts of the organization (Research and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Marketing, Procurement, Service, etc.) and suppliers to find opportunities and implement design changes that deliver cost improvements. This position is based in Brno, as part of the Operations Strategy Deployment organization in MSD Operations.

What will you do?

  • Investigate current designs to find opportunities for cost improvement and document these opportunities to build our funnel of ideas.
  • Redesign and implement changes in parts and assemblies to improve material, quality, service, and manufacturing costs.
  • Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Service, Sourcing, Finance), third-party design partners, and suppliers on cost improvement projects.
  • Act as cost engineering within cross-site New Product development projects.
  • Proactively identify issues, concerns, or challenges in the Design to Cost program. Facilitate trade-off decisions and remove obstacles.

How will you get here?

  • University degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills.
  • Relevant working experience in crafting electronics, participating in technical discussions, and resolving technical issues.
  • Knowledge of Product Development and Project Management Practices, Processes, and Tools.
  • Experience with Value Engineering and/or Design for Six Sigma.
  • Knowledge of design principles, new product development, and engineering change processes.
  • Awareness of manufacturing, service, factory, and supply chain processes.
  • Business and Financial Acuity: Understands product cost structure and its relation to project financials.
  • Ability to work across language and cultural barriers.
  • Fluency in English.

What we will do to empower you:

  • Work with us and become an important part of a Hi-Tech company which develops brand-new solutions for customers worldwide
  • We offer a modern work environment including relax zones, power yoga lectures, gym and massages in the building, and an outside playground. In the company canteen, there is always fresh fruit and vegetable for free
  • Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life, 5 weeks of vacation and 5 sick days per year
  • Financial benefits - annual bonus, meal allowance, we contribute to pension insurance and offer an advantageous insurance plan
  • Further employee benefits - a favorable mobile tariff for you and your family members, a free Multisport card, possibility of life and health insurance for better prices
  • We will support your development and education, including language courses
  • Each colleague is a part of an open company culture we're proud of. We have a company rock band, you can join the Dragon boat team, Ice hockey team, or enjoy with us many other sports and social activities.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one, of our 75,000 extraordinary minds, has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission!

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