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Standard (Mon-Fri)

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Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative physicist with expertise in mechanical and optical design to join our Advanced Technology team in the Chemical Analysis Division of Thermo Fisher. As an Optomechanical Design Specialist, you will devise new systems for Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and associated microscopies. Your strong background in these subject areas will drive innovation in optics, imaging, photonics, and precision instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize optomechanical spectroscopy and microscopy systems.

• Apply computer-aided design software and optical simulations for design evaluation.

• Conduct structural and thermal analysis to ensure the mechanical integrity and stability.

• Innovate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate optomechanical systems into new products.

• Conduct experiments to validate designs, collect data, and analyze results.

• Stay up-to-date with advancements in mechanical and optical design.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to colleagues and team members.

• Participate in the documentation and reporting of design specifications, test results, and project progress.

• Intellectual property protection through patents.

How will you get there?

• Master’s Degree in physical science (physics, engineering, computer science) or equivalent.

• Good grasp of mechanical engineering, optics, and physics.

• Experience with FT-IR, laser optics, imaging optics, and materials science.

• Able to work in a lab-based research environment, including use of scientific instrumentation along with data analysis skills using Python (strongly preferred) or similar.

• Experience with embedded systems and C programming for control systems and data acquisition.

• Able to handle and organize large volumes of electronic data, information, and spectra. Passion for data collection and analysis.

• Preferred to have experience with SolidWorks, including FEA, motion, and thermal simulations.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Track record of publishing research in reputable scientific journals is preferred.

• Experience in patent applications and intellectual property protection is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as opportunities for professional growth and developments, 401k benefits with up to 6% employer matching, employee stock purchase plans, generous PTO, parental leave, a great work/life balance, and several other employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 150,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join our mission — enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.