Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
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:
We
are
seeking
a
Staff
Engineer –
Systems
Design
to
lead
the
architecture
and
development
of
advanced
instrumentation
platforms
within
our
imaging,
detection,
and
materials
analysis
portfolio.
This
role
focuses
on
delivering
integrated
system
solutions
across
technologies
such
as
X-
ray
fluorescence (
XRF),
radiation
detection
systems,
Fourier-
transform
infrared (
FTIR)
spectroscopy,
and
advanced
electron
microscopy
platforms (
SEM/
TEM)
,
along
with
associated
high-
performance
analytical
and
sensing
systems.
You
will
translate
customer
and
application
needs
into
scalable
system
architectures,
ensuring
seamless
integration
of
hardware,
software,
electronics,
detectors,
vacuum
systems,
and
data
processing
capabilities.
Operating
within
a
global,
cross-
functional
workplace,
you
will
drive
technical
excellence
from
concept
through
commercialization
while
influencing
next-
generation
platform
strategy.
REQUIREMENTS:
Lead
system
architecture
and
design
for
complex
instrumentation
platforms,
including
XRF
analyzers,
radiation
detection
devices,
FTIR
spectroscopy
systems,
and
electron
microscopy
technologies (
SEM/
TEM)
Translate
customer
workflows
and
application
requirements
into
robust
system-
level
specifications
and




design
solutions
Drive
end-
to-
end
systems
engineering
activities,
including
requirements
definition,
system
decomposition,
integration,
and
validation
Collaborate
with
global
teams
across
R&
D,
product
management,
manufacturing,
and
service
to
deliver
scalable,
high-
performance
solutions
Define
and
execute
verification
and
validation
strategies
aligned
with
performance,
reliability,
and
regulatory
expectations
Apply
structured
engineering
methodologies (
e.
g.,
FMEA,
DOE,
root
cause
analysis)
to
improve
system
robustness
and
lifecycle
performance
Provide
technical
leadership
across
programs,
guiding
architectural
decisions
and
resolving
complex,
multi-
domain
engineering
challenges
Mentor
engineers
and
strengthen
systems
engineering
capabilities
across
the
organization
Support
full
product
lifecycle
activities,
including
sustaining
engineering,
platform
enhancements,
and
next-
generation
innovation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's
degree
with
6+
years
of
experience,
or
Bachelor's
degree
with
8+
years
of
experience
in
systems
engineering
or
product
development
for
complex
instrumentation
systems
Degree
in
Engineering,
Physics,
Electronics,
or
a
related
technical
discipline
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong
experience
with
instrumentation
platforms
such
as
XRF
analyzers (
e.
g.,
handheld
or
portable
systems),
radiation
detection
devices,
FTIR
spectroscopy
systems,
and
electron
microscopy
technologies (
SEM/
TEM)
Familiarity
with




product
families
and
technologies
such
as
Gas Analyzers
,
detectors
,
handheld
radiation
detection
platforms,
advanced
Material
analyzers,
and
FTIR-
based
analytical
instruments
Deep
understanding
of
system
integration
across
detectors,
optics,
high-
voltage
systems,
vacuum
technologies,
electronics,
embedded
systems,
and
software
interfaces
Expertise
in
systems
engineering
methodologies,
including
requirements
management
and
model-
based
systems
engineering (
MBSE)
Proven
track
record
of
delivering
high-
performance,
precision
instrumentation
in
regulated
or
quality-
driven
environments
Experience
with
verification
and
validation
planning,
system-
level
testing,
and
performance
characterization
Proficiency
in
engineering
tools
such
as
MATLAB,
CAD
platforms,
and
requirements
management
systems
Strong
knowledge
of
quality
systems
and
regulatory
frameworks
applicable
to
scientific
or
industrial
instrumentation
Experience
working
in
Agile
or
hybrid
development
environments
Strong
analytical
and
statistical
capabilities,
including
DOE
and
reliability
engineering
approaches
Demonstrated
ability
to
lead
cross-
functional,
global
teams
and
influence
technical
direction
Excellent
communication
skills
with
the
ability
to
engage
diverse
stakeholders
Ability
to
travel
up
to
20%
to
support
global
collaboration
and
program
execution
KEY COMPETENCIES
Systems-
level
thinking
with
strong
domain
depth
in
imaging,
detection,
and
spectroscopy
technologies
Technical
leadership
and
cross-
functional
influence
Structured
problem-
solving
and
data-
driven
decision-
making
Ownership
mindset
with
strong
focus
on
quality
and
execution
Continuous
improvement
and
innovation
orientation

📌 Staff Engineer, System Design (India)
🏢 Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 India