Instrumentation Engineer

$118,600 - $140,000/Yr

Thermo Fisher Scientific - East Windsor, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

East Windsor, CT

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are dedicated to solving some of the world's toughest challenges through innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. With over $1 billion invested annually in research and development, we empower our teams to put science into meaningful action. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are currently seeking a seasoned Instrumentation Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team in East Windsor, CT, within the Chemical Analysis Division. This role will focus on bringing FTIR-based gas analytical equipment from concept through design to market. As an Instrumentation Engineer, you will lead the integration of various novel analytical technologies into our FTIR-based gas analyzer systems. You will stay updated with advancements in analytical instrumentation and industry trends to identify opportunities for improving our systems. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with multi-functional teams, including Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, FTIR Scientists, and Applications Engineers, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the instrumentation subsystems. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing integration plans, designing control strategies and algorithms for efficient operation, and conducting thorough testing and validation of the integrated systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of various novel analytical technologies into FTIR-based gas analyzer systems.
• Stay updated with advancements in analytical instrumentation and industry trends to find opportunities for improving systems.
• Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, including Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, FTIR Scientists, and Applications Engineers.
• Develop and implement integration plans, including hardware and software interfaces, to achieve optimal system performance and accuracy.
• Design and implement control strategies and algorithms to enable efficient and reliable operation of gas analysis systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of the integrated systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering, preferably in the design and integration of gas analyzers.
• Understanding of various gas analyzer technologies, such as FTIR, GC, Mass Spec, UV Fluorescence, and Cavity Ring Down.
• Experience with controls and PLC programming for integrated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of standards and regulations related to gas analysis instrumentation.
• Desire for experimentation and hands-on testing in collaboration with Application Engineers and Scientists.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate within multi-functional teams.
• Proven track record to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet project goals.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.