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Mechatronics Architect -Transmission Electron Microscopes Job Description
Mechatronics Architect -Transmission Electron Microscopes
Pushing the boundaries of discovery
With more than 60 years of innovation and leadership, our company enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase productivity, and ultimately change the world. We design, manufacture, and supports 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific acquired FEI Company in September of 2016 as a part of the Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) in the newly-formed Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD).
Check out these video’s to get more insight in what it means to work on our complex High-Tech Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM). These high-end tools are being produced and developed in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
- FEI’s corporate organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABSxT6Y099I
- Inside the FEI Titan Transmission Electron Microscope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wEmsDh_l_A
- How to make a microscope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W6J_f4yVVg
- The installation of a Talos System at the University of Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40rTgRq7iD0
The PositionAs a Systems / Mechatronics Architect, you will work in a group of about 25 enthusiastic professionals that strive to continuously improve their next generation TEM products in cooperation with other disciplines, including Marketing. You will report into the sample positioning competence owner. You will work closely together with project managers, architects and technical experts from various technical backgrounds for optimal cross-functional alignment. You combine focus, technical vision and the ability to overview several complex projects in a cross-disciplinary setting. You will get a large influence not only at the start of the project by guiding conceptual designs and setting specifications but also by monitoring projects and motivating & inspiring engineers. You will own as architect the competence of Sample Positioning. Together with the Electron Optics and Detection architects you will be responsible for the layout of the system as well as roadmaps by defining the center of excellence for future products over the coming 5 years.
Specific responsibilities are- Concept development of high tech systems and/or Mechatronic designs, within cost, specification and time
- Setup system specifications
- Support, steer and motivate internal and external designers(suppliers)
- Expert knowledge of mechanical/mechatronic designs and explore new frontiers
- Excellent Product knowledge
- Define new applications, methods and processes
- Expand performance requirements
RequirementsYou have a Masters/ PhD or equivalent in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical engineering, system/ motion control or a combination that shows the relevant expertise. You have professional experience in high tech mechatronic constructions with:
- At least 5- 7 years of relevant experience and proven results in a similar role. Proven responsibility for complex concept designs.
- Proven expert experience with high tech mechatronics designs.
- Eagerness to get understanding of other relevant disciplines like physics, software etc.
- Genuine experience with defining product/technology roadmaps.
- A deep understanding on product development process and the relevance for professional industry markets
- The ability to translate the business strategy in profitable products on short and long term
Personal SkillsWe seek a profile that shows leadership initiative, is self-steering, self-confident and a conceptual thinker. Outside of excellent communication skilss, you’re a team player, can switch easily to any level in our organization and shows vision. You’re able to develop own capabilities and group capabilities by technical coaching, steering decision making of technical experts. You have perseverance, are decisive and target driven with a proven quality-, cost- and time-focus. Our candidate has an excellent helicopter view and is an expert with setting up specifications and requirements.
We offer:We provide excellent primary and secondary benefits. A high tech environment with extremely interesting technical challenges. A professional, informal, international and non-hierarchical culture with the possibility to grow and make swift career steps. We provide the ability to make a difference and see the result of your work in high tech capital equipment contributing to important (life saving) technology. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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Mechatronics Architect -Transmission Electron Microscopes Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
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| Specialties: |
Mechatronics
Research (R&D)
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| Education Level: |
Postgraduate (Masters)
Doctorate (PH.D)
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| Experience: |
10 - 15 years
5 - 10 Years
> 15 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Eindhoven , Netherlands |
| Keywords: |
Vacancy, Full-time, Eindhoven, mechatronic engineer, system architect |
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