Mechatronics engineer (Thermo Fisher)

• Locatie: Eindhoven
• Type: Detavast
• Vacature #31

We are looking for a ambitious mechatronics engineer for our client Thermo Fisher.

What will you do as a senior mechatronics engineer?

As Senior Mechatronics Engineer you will be part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team and responsible for the mechatronic aspects of high-tech electron-microscope modules or sub-systems. You will work closely with a team of mechanical, electronics, software, mechatronics, dynamics, thermodynamics engineers, architects, project managers, and multidisciplinary colleagues outside R&D like sourcing, operations, and service.

You will typically be involved in 1 to 3 projects or activities in parallel. In these projects you can see your designs grow from a conceptual idea to a finished product for our customers. As linking-pin within the development team, you will frequently be in contact with project stakeholders throughout the organization and will interact directly on requests related to your designs. The decisions made by you and your team will have direct business impact. Your challenge will be to find solutions for technological complex problems, meeting the needs of all your stakeholders, combining short term goals with long term needs.

You will report directly to the manager of the Mechatronics team within the Manage Sample Group.

Which qualifications do you need?

To qualify for this position, you have a suitable background and an adequate level of experience:

• University Master, PhD Degree or equivalent in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics engineering.
• At least 5 years of proven experience with developing mechatronic (sub-)systems in the high-tech or equivalent industry sector.
• Experience with developing and testing motion control algorithms on real hardware.
• Experience with hardware-software integration.
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink.
• Experience with xPC, NYCe4000, ProDrive Motion Control, Python and C++ is helpful.

What are your responsibilities as an mechatronics engineer?

• Develop high tech mechatronic modules with cost, specifications and timing in mind.
• Design for service, manufacturing and reliability.
• Support, steer and motivate internal and external designers(suppliers).
• Define and specify new mechatronics designs and drive them to results.
• Define test plans and strategies and execute tests to validate specifications.
• Takes ownership of responsible activities.
• System control tuning and motion control parameters management.
• Define and specify new electronics components and drive them to results.

About Thermo Fisher

With more than 60 years of innovation and leadership,Thermo Fisher enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase productivity, and ultimately change the world. They design, manufacture, and support the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets, the worldwide team of 3200 people is dedicated to customers pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges.