Sr. Optical System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Madison, WI

Sr. Optical System Engineer Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Join our innovative R&D team, where you'll contribute to developing next-generation electron microscopy and analytical instruments that enable groundbreaking scientific discoveries. As a Systems Design Engineer III, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create sophisticated solutions that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Work with advanced technologies including electron optics, high-precision mechanics, advanced software, and automated systems while driving innovation in fields ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to life sciences research. REQUIREMENTS: • Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience developing complex technical systems, preferably in electron microscopy or semiconductor equipment • Preferred Fields of Study: Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related technical field • Additional specialized certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Six Sigma) beneficial • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles including requirements management, architecture development, and integration • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using statistical methods and DOE • Proficient in relevant software tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, CAD) • Experience with some combination of: electron optics, high voltage systems, vacuum technology, precision mechanics, motion control, or automation • Experience guiding technical projects and supporting team members • Strong documentation and technical writing skills • Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication • Ability to travel up to 10-20% as needed • Proficient English language skills required • Experience with regulated environments (FDA, ISO) and quality systems preferred • Demonstrated innovation and problem solving ability • Project management capabilities and experience leading development programs • Strong focus on product quality, reliability and customer needs