Operations Engineer Mechanics

Posted:
5/5/2026, 12:14:51 AM

Location(s):
North Brabant, Netherlands ⋅ Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

As an Operations Engineer II, you will be part of a passionate and hardworking team in Eindhoven working with our ground-breaking Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)! Our TEM technology enables and supports Nobel Prize-winning research and played a significant role in the early assessment of COVID19. The impact of your work is visible, and you will actively chip into the latest breakthroughs in Science!

In this function within Operations Engineering, you will support the sustainability of one of the advanced modules to the manufacturing, the FEG electron source. A proven background in Mechanical Engineering is the requested skill for this role. This is a mid-level engineering role where you will also manage improvement projects. Your main task is to be supporting the manufacturing but also work cross-functionally with Service, Logistics, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality, Sourcing and Supply Chain partners.

As part of the Operations Engineering, this is an opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic team, where we ask you to focus on supporting manufacturing to ensure efficient processes alongside highly technically competent colleagues.

What will you do?

  • Provide technical support to ensure timely and high-quality system shipments from the factory
  • Areas of impact: Mechanical metal parts and assemblies of FEG electron source used in our TEM systems
  • Work in close collaboration with the suppliers to tackle technical/quality issues. Main focus is in metal machining suppliers
  • Supporting the factory assembly in case of questionable mechanical parts (damaged, contaminated) 
  • Develop and maintain work instructions and define factory process flows
  • Submit and implement engineering changes to enhance quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency of components/modules
  • Performing hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and training of personnel as required
  • Resolve complex problems and ensure system/module specifications are met
  • Initiate and lead small multi-functional operations improvement projects.

How will you get there?

  • Demonstrable minimum experience 5 years in the field of Engineering (in a manufacturing environment). Knowledge and/or experience with electron source is huge plus
  • A Master in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing is required
  • Proven experience in communication with suppliers regarding defective mechanical metal parts and providing support to resolve issues
  • Ability to cope with the dynamics in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in creating technical user documentation and engineering reports
  • Experience in high tech industry and working in cleanroom environment
  • Excellent English language skills (verbal and in writing), Dutch is a huge plus
  • Be a collaborative teammate with pragmatic approach
  • Knowledge about Statistical engineering would be advantageous

Of course, we all know a list of job requirements is like a wish list. You list the highest priorities on top, but you know you can be surprised with items you didn’t think of yourself. The same goes for this position. Are you certain you are the ideal candidate, but you do not match every part of the requirements? We are excited to get to know you and to discuss a possible fit.

Our offer

  • Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific with a competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance and annual incentive bonus
  • A flexible working hours arrangement
  • Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing global employer
  • Training and courses available via our 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
  • This is a full-time position (40 hours). Working part-time is an option in case you’re available for at least 32 hours.

We welcome candidates that enjoy working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, groundbreaking technology environment where personal development and team cooperation are key to success, to make the impossible to possible for our customers.

Diversity in our teams is an important element to build an effective and challenging working environment. Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement are key values that we expect of all that are part of our community.

Apply now! 

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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