Operation Engineer
About ThermoFisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers advanced electron microscopy solutions to help researchers and industries uncover hidden structures at the nanoscale. Their electron microscopes, including scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEMs), and transmission electron microscopes (TEMs), provide high-resolution imaging and analysis capabilities.
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Operation Engineer
- Posted at Mar 25, 2026
- Vacatures
- 40 hours / week
- Permanent employment
Customers globally rely on our extensive range of products and services—
from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Operation Engineer|
Operations Engineer job in Eindhoven, Netherlands | Operations jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific
How You’ll Make an Impact
As an Engineer I, Operations Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our high-tech Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs) are manufactured to the highest quality standards. Your work will help scientists and engineers make breakthrough discoveries in nanotechnology, materials science, and life sciences. You’ll collaborate across teams to streamline production processes, improve efficiency, and contribute to cutting-edge technology that is shaping
A Day in the Life
- Provide hands-on technical support to the manufacturing team, ensuring smooth production workflows and efficient processes in the supply chain and manufacturing.
- Write and maintain clear work instructions that optimize factory processes.
- Collaborate with R&D, logistics, service teams, and suppliers to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturability.
- Perform testing, validation, and quality checks to ensure our microscopes meet the highest performance standards.
What You Bring
- Vocational or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on mindset for technical challenges.
- Ability to create technical documentation and reports in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
- Comfortable working in a high-tech cleanroom environment when needed.
What's in it for you?
- Work with world-leading scientists & engineers in a high-tech environment.
- Career growth opportunities in engineering, project management, or leadership.
- Continuous learning & development, including specialized training.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter.
What we offer:
Primary Benefits:
- An excellent salary.
- 13th-month salary and vacation pay.
- A variable bonus of 6% (depending on company performance).
- A flexible budget that can be used for extra days off, a bicycle plan, a gym subscription, etc.
- Travel expense reimbursement.
Secondary Benefits:
- 30 vacation days with the option to buy 10 extra days.
- Work in day shifts with flexible hours.
- Full-time position with the possibility of part-time work (32 hours/week).
- Collective health insurance with attractive discounts.
- Good pension plan.
- Employee referral bonus.