System Engineer - Mass Spectrometry
- Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location: Brno, Czechia
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-09-29
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
THE POSITION
Join our engineering team and take a hands-on role in supporting and improving advanced Mass Spectrometry systems used in scientific applications worldwide. You will work at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, software, and applications, solving complex system-level challenges and turning technical insights into improvements in product quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
Working closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service, you’ll build deep product expertise and help bring new products and technologies successfully into production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide hands-on system engineering support to manufacturing, ensuring product quality and stable production.
* Troubleshoot complex system-level issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
* Support resolution of production, testing, quality, and field issues in cooperation with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Service.
* Develop strong product and system knowledge and understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, software, and application functions.
* Drive continuous improvement activities focused on product quality, reliability, test performance, and production efficiency.
* Lead and support engineering projects, including NPI, product transfers, engineering changes, and implementation of technical improvements.
* Support system testing, verification, validation, and troubleshooting during prototype, pilot, and regular production.
* Analyze system performance and test results and identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
* Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Sourcing, and suppliers on technical solutions.
REQUIREMENTS
* Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related technical field.
* Good knowledge and understanding of Mass Spectrometry systems, technology, and applications.
* Strong technical understanding and ability to work with complex multidisciplinary systems.
* Strong hands-on skills in system troubleshooting, testing, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
* Ability to understand interactions between hardware, software, mechanics, electronics, and applications.
* Experience supporting production, testing, NPI, product transfers, and engineering changes is beneficial.
* Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaborate in an international and cross-functional environment.
* Good command of English and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
HOW DO WE MOTIVATE YOU?
* Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life.
* 25 days of vacation and 5 sick days/year
* Financial benefits - annual bonus, pension insurance allowance, possibility of life or health insurance for better prices
* Mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices
* Free Multisport card
* Meal allowance and company canteen with free fruit or vegetables every day
* Modern work environment including relax zones, gym, outside playground and massages in the building
* Open and friendly company spirit - we have a company rock band, various sport teams etc.
* Hackerspace room equipped with VR headset, Recording studio for your videos, music or podcasts, Lego Mindstorms, 3D printer, Arduino and much more!