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.

　　Analyze and understand business requests and specifications for new productsWork closely with various domain specialists in HW, FW, and SW and application areas to agree on the best spectrometers architecture and technical solutionInvestigate and explore new innovative concepts and validate them by experiments - building and testing prototypesDefinition of algorithms for signal processing, vacuum pumping sequence, sample manipulation and other key system functions.Give technology perspective in creation of product roadmapKeeping 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.

　　Completed master's or doctoral degree in physics or engineeringExperience in system development for analytical instruments and their practical applicationsAwareness of various detection technologies, optics and vacuum principlesExcellent communication skills in EnglishAnalytical and deep problem-solving skillsExperience with optical or X-ray spectroscopy appreciated

　　Benefits

　　Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation and 3 sick days/yearOption for partial home officeFinancial benefits - annual bonus, meal allowance, pension insurance allowanceFurther employee benefits - mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices, free Multisport card, possibility of life or health insuranceWe 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. 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.

　　Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

　　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.