Digital Solutions Engineer IT Hardware & Peripherals

3M HEALTHCARE; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct contract with Thermo Fisher

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Thermo Fisher University training

International environment

Team activities

40 holidays a year

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the Netherlands seeks a Digital Solutions Engineer to deliver cloud infrastructure solutions, deploy cloud services, and support field service engineers.

You will engage with cloud solutions teams, manage deployments, and ensure system reliability while documenting processes. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, training, and ongoing development within a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with strong software affinity.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware/KVM.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux, networking and storage.
• Scripting skills in Bash and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with incident management processes.
• Experience with monitoring/analysis tools (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana).
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with cloud solutions engineers early in PMP for new cloud solutions and PC/server; define system specifications focusing on testability, reliability, sustainability and serviceability.
• Work with hypervisor suppliers, manage SLAs, and coordinate license management.
• Evaluate existing applications and platforms; provide recommendations to improve performance via gap analysis; identify practical alternatives and assist with modifications.
• Prepare software modules for production and service use; transfer them per defined procedures; document knowledge transfer.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, work instructions and procedures.
• Validate and implement automated deployments using configuration management technology.
• Provide second-line field support; resolve hardware, software, server and network issues; identify root causes and permanent fixes.
• Validate cloud-based software applications for release; offer software product support on application and network levels with IoT knowledge.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSc)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Grafana

Job description

Digital Solutions Engineer

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri). Environmental Conditions: Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office.

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) leads in scientific services, generating about $40 billion yearly. We assist customers in diverse fields through our industry‑leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. Our team crafts high‑performance microscopy and spectroscopy workflows for wafers and single chips, delivering images and insights at micro‑, nano‑, and picometer scales. As a Digital Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding cloud infrastructure solutions, deploying cloud solutions, representing Manufacturing and Service, and providing training and support to field service engineers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with cloud solutions engineers and architects early in the Product Management Process (PMP) for new cloud solutions and PC/server, focusing on design for testability, reliability, sustainability, and serviceability by defining system specifications.
• Work closely with hypervisor suppliers, manage SLAs, and coordinate license management.
• Evaluate existing applications and platforms, provide recommendations to improve performance via gap analysis, identify practical alternative solutions, and assist with modifications.
• Prepare software modules for production and service use, transfer them according to defined procedures, and document knowledge transfer.
• Develop and maintain appropriate system documentation, work instructions, and procedures.
• Validate and implement automated deployments using configuration management technology.
• Provide second‑line field support by resolving hardware, software application, server, and network issues, identifying root causes and permanent fixes.
• Validate cloud‑based software applications for release and offer software product support on application and network levels with a broad knowledge of IoT.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (BSc Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field) with a strong affinity for software.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare/KVM infrastructure.
• Proficiency with servers, networking, and storage.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Linux server operating systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with the incident management process.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and analytical approaches.
• Experience in optimizing guidelines, work instructions, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with PC/server obsolescence management.
• Proficiency with analysis/monitoring tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible is a plus.

Benefits

• Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific with a competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance, and annual incentive bonus.
• Flexible working hours arrangement.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing global employer.
• Training and courses available via Thermo Fisher University to continuously develop yourself.
• Collaborative work in an international environment.
• Strong team spirit and many company and team activities.
• Very attractive 40 holidays a year.

Thermo Fisher Scientific does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.