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Staff Engineer, Software- Hillsboro, OR office

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Engineer, Software- Hillsboro, OR office

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 semiconductor process equipment that delivers wafer-to-atomic information, enabling our customers to make timely decisions.

What you will do:

  • Develop control software for enabling customers to automate their scanning electron microscope process workflows in a FAB environment.
  • Serve as a technical leader in designing a framework for automation of our instruments.
  • Collaborate across time zones with engineering leaders. Flexible with work hours.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle from inception to completion including requirements analysis, specification, design, implementation, and testing.
  • Add and improve existing code to meet requirements for flexibility, new features, and maintainability.
  • Support customers by reviewing specifications and providing on-site integration and validation.
  • Mentor junior developers so that they can improve their engineering and professional skills.

How you will get here:

Education:

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

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • 10+ years experience as a software engineer
  • 5+ years of experience with writing software for controlling hardware
  • System design & architecture experience is required
  • C# expert level is required
  • Agile/Scrum experience is required
  • High proficiency with Git & CICD pipelines and workflow is required
  • Up-to-date knowledge and in-depth understanding of C#, experience with Object Oriented Design, State Modeling, and Test Driven Development is preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE, Microsoft .NET, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
  • Solid proficiency in software engineering practices such as requirements, design, agile processes, unit testing
  • Ability to quickly come up to speed by understanding new problem domains, originating sound designs, and implementing well-structured code
  • Excellent analytical and empirical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with equipment manufacturing, electron microscopy or semiconductor.
  • Development experience with automated capital equipment.

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-01278720
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