Senior System Engineer

About the role

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Position Summary Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer, Systems Design to join our growing engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the design and development of advanced systems and technologies that support scientific innovation and improve global health outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong systems engineering expertise, experience in water analytical instrumentation and water purification technologies, and a proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and multi-site teams. This position requires both technical leadership and hands-on engineering capabilities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex system architectures and engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-site teams to define system requirements and deliver successful project outcomes. Drive innovation through the development, testing, and validation of new systems, components, and technologies. Ensure all system designs comply with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. Coordinate project schedules, technical deliverables, and engineering milestones to meet business objectives. Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and engineering records. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics , Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline equivalent experience may also be considered. Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems design engineering or related engineering roles. Basic knowledge of water analytical instruments , water treatment and purification technologies. Demonstrated expertise in system architecture, modeling methodologies, and engineering tools. Experience leading architecture and engineering activities across multiple or distributed teams. Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering environments. Experience in scientific or industrial instrument design. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated leadership and project coordination capabilities Preferred Qualifications Experience working in regulated industries or quality-driven environments. Familiarity with systems integration, validation, and verification processes. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global organization. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific? At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, intensity, and involvement. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that makes a real-world impact while growing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join us and help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

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