Operations Engineer II, Equipment

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific innovation seeks an Equipment and Tooling Engineer to design and manage high-tech production tools. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and several years of relevant experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to maintaining high standards in cutting-edge environments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in a high-tech production environment.
• Proficiency in reading and creating technical drawings.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, source, and implement tools and equipment for production.
• Build and maintain technical documentation.
• Resolve mechanical and process-related issues with equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in technical drawings

Communication skills

Lean techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX (formerly Unigraphics)

Teamcenter

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Company Overview: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide. Within the Analytical Instruments Group, the Material and Structural Analysis Division is seeking an Equipment and Tooling Engineer specializing in precision parts and high-tech production equipment.

In Eindhoven, The Netherlands, the Equipment Engineering team designs, implements and maintains equipment and tools for production.

Mission: Our mission is to craft, manufacture, and sell industry-leading microscopes that enable groundbreaking work in fields such as drug development, battery materials, and semiconductor miniaturization. We seek a professional and passionate candidate driven by technology and the challenge of maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, source, and implement tools and equipment vital for production to ensure efficient production flow and high-quality tooling.
• Build and maintain comprehensive documentation, including Technical Product Documentation (TPD), Bills of Materials (BOM), Maintenance Plans, and Work Instructions.
• Act as the technical point of contact for production teams, provide support for new equipment requests or design changes.
• Address and resolve mechanical and process-related issues with production equipment to reduce downtime and increase overall equipment efficiency.
• Support or lead NPI projects according to Product Management Process (PMP) and multi-functional Operations improvement projects
• Contribute to production, quality and supply chain processes, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a high-tech production environment, preferably in tooling and equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with Lean techniques.
• Proficiency in reading and creating technical drawings.
• Proficiency with NX (formerly known as Unigraphics) and Teamcenter.
• Proactive approach with excellent communication and social skills.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.
• Demonstrating initiative, self-direction, and curiosity.
• Strong mathematical, conceptual, and analytical skills.
• Ability to structure and tackle sophisticated problems.
• Continuous drive for quality and performance improvement.
• Tenacious in achieving objectives, flexible in methods.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value diversity and strive to build an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. If you are passionate about technology and have the required experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.