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Software Engineer III

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Software Engineer III

Hillsboro, OR

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Hillsboro, OR / Materials & Structural Analysis

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How you will make an impact

You will be developing automated alignment and calibration software for dual-beam (scanning electron microscope/focused ion beam) microscopes that enables scientists, engineers and operators to get the best possible performance out of their microscopes.

What you will do

  • Develop simulation and testing infrastructure for automated alignment and calibration software for dual-beam microscopes.
  • Collaborate across time zones with software and systems engineers.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle from inception to completion including requirements analysis, specification, design, implementation, and testing.
  • Become an advocate for software quality within the team, actively engaging in code reviews, collaborating on architectural decisions, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality software products.
  • Work with other software and engineering teams to understand and anticipate software and hardware integration challenges and understand and adapt existing code to meet those new requirements across a range of products.

How you will get here

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of various software testing methodologies and strategies for refactoring software projects to improve code coverage and testability.
  • Familiarity with modern software development processes such as continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), and development operations (DevOps).
  • Experience with the entire software development lifecycle and agile practices such as scrum.
  • Ability to understand new problem domains, originating sound designs, and implementing well-structured code.
  • Analytical and empirical problem solving and debugging skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Proficient with C#, Microsoft Visual Studio.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Blazor, ASP.Net Core, or Python.
  • Familiarity with OpenCV and computer vision.
  • Experience with equipment manufacturing, electron microscopy or semiconductor device fabrication.

Benefits include

  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) performance based bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Client-provided location(s): Hillsboro, OR, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01281594-1
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