Investigate and explore new ideas and concepts by defining experiments, building, debugging and characterizing prototype instruments in order to verify proof of principle.

Test and verify new products and product improvements.

Provide guidance and leadership to mechanical, electrical and software engineers in order to design prototypes and new products.

Participate in new products introductions as subject matter expert of cross-functional teams composed of product management, marketing, product support and operations personnel.

Maintain substantial knowledge of innovative principles and theories, contributing to scientific literature and conferences.

How will you get here

Education/ Experience

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in a product development lab designing and developing analytical instrumentation; or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent experience.

Practical knowledge of ionization techniques, high vacuum systems, ion optics, quadrupole and ion trap analyzers.

Solid programming skills (Python, Lua, C#, C++...).

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Capable of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ability to travel internationally (10%).

Working knowledge of ion trajectory simulation and/or fluid dynamics software (SIMION, Comsol Multiphysics, ANSYS).

Thermo Fisher Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As stated in our Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy, available below, part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce,.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $123,800.00-$170,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards