Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr. Systems Engineer

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Shanghai, China
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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About the role

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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:
Join our innovative R&D team, where you'll contribute to developing 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, Optics, 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.