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Mechanical Design Engineer - XPS

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mechanical Design Engineer - XPS

Brno, Czech Republic

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office

Job Description

Would you join a team where knowledge and leadership are appreciated? Great! Join us and develop your skills!

The position:

Mechanical design engineer for XPS is responsible for design creation and technical support of the XPS spectrometry in collaboration with Operations Engineering team and production. The design engineer supervises product quality, optimizes production, implements engineering changes and communicates with suppliers. The expert in this position solves complex tasks while cooperating with other departments - mainly production, development, and service.

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The position is suitable for an engineer with at least 2 years of experience in mechanical design. Everyone who is passionate, proactive, and studious. So don't worry and come and show us what you can do. We will guide you through the rest.

What will you do:

  • Work alongside other production engineering team members and closely collaborate with several departments (R&D, production, sourcing, service etc.) in order to effectively bring fresh, up-to-date and innovative ideas to our customers.
  • Resolve any problems encountered during manufacturing. Investigate and analyze customer service problems and propose solutions
  • Search for solutions to improve product quality and optimize production processes
  • Suggest design improvements based on recent technical knowledge, and submit an engineering change requests
  • Maintain the test equipment at suppliers and in our production, and if needed, design and implement changes

The successful candidate should possess the following:

  • University degree in a technical field (mechanics or precision mechanics), or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills
  • Good general technical overview, dexterity, ability to solve things in a team, but also independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and proficient English
  • Good communication skills and desire for further development
  • Must have the ability to acquire a valid passport and travel regionally and internationally as required (up to 25% of working time)

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.

Client-provided location(s): Brno, Czechia
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01271005-3
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program