Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

New product Introduction/ Operations Engineer – Desktop SEM

Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Division: Materials & Structural Analysis (MSD)
Employment: Full-time (40 hours)

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Within the Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD), we design, manufacture, and support a broad range of electron microscopy systems. Our Desktop SEM product line delivers powerful, compact solutions for diverse applications across multiple markets.

How will you make an impact?

In this NPI/ Operations Engineering role in Desktop Sem, you will optimize the production of our Desktop Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and serve as the primary technical contact for our external contract manufacturer. You will also play a critical role in New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring smooth industrialization and manufacturability of next-generation products. Your work directly enables the delivery of high-quality systems that support scientific breakthroughs worldwide.

What will you do?

• Act as the primary technical contact for the Desktop SEM contract manufacturer, supporting daily production activities, technical questions, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the linking pin between R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service and the supplier, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and timely escalation when needed.
• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, representing Operations during development phases to ensure designs are manufacturable, robust, and aligned with supplier capabilities.
• Prepare and optimize production processes, defining build sequences, production flows, required tools, and process specifications for both existing and new products.
• Coordinate and support pilot builds and process validation at the supplier to secure smooth ramp-up to volume production.
• Create and maintain production documentation ( work instructions, test procedures, BOM validation, process guidelines) for ongoing and new product releases.
• Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting system, module, or process-related issues, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Facilitate and implement engineering changes (ECNs), ensuring timely, controlled adoption at the supplier and within internal operations.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement actions to enhance quality, manufacturability, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on DFMA, PFMEA, readiness reviews, and risk assessments to ensure robust industrialization.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from production and NPI activities, embedding them into next-generation designs and processes.

Who are you? (Qualifications)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 2–5+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, engineering, or system integration.
• Experience working with external manufacturers or suppliers.
• Experience with or exposure to New Product Introduction processes is a strong advantage.
• Affinity with physics, mechanics, electronics, and software; experience with electron microscopy is a plus.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system and process issues.
• Experience developing work instructions, defining production processes, and implementing engineering changes.
• Strong understanding of industrialization, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving.

Personal Skills

• Strong communicator and natural connector across teams and organizations.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and hands-on mentality.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Structured, organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency preferred.
• Living near Eindhoven (or willingness to relocate).

What we offer

• Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance, and annual incentive bonus.
• 40 holidays per year and flexible working hours.
• Development opportunities via Thermo Fisher University.
• A collaborative, international work environment with strong team spirit.
• Clear opportunities for career growth within a global organization.