Job Description
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With annual revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.
Location/Division Specific Information
Work Location: San Diego, CA (on-site)
Group: Analytical Instruments Group
Division: Chemical Analysis Division
Thermo Fisher Scientific in San Diego develops online instrumentation for process and quality control in dynamic industries such as clean energy and food safety.
How will you make an impact?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you help to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier!
You will be a key member of cross functional team dedicated to developing groundbreaking online x-ray inspection systems for the clean energy industry.
What will you do?
- Contribute to the research, design, verification, and validation of x-ray inspection systems.
- Research and test x-ray sources and detectors to optimize material discrimination.
- Develop, test, and implement advanced image processing and detection algorithms
- Design and conduct experiments, analyze data and make design recommendations
- Prepare reports on research and development efforts for internal use and for the purpose of obtaining patents to protect technology developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
- Utilize modeling codes to improve current product and develop new designs and processes.
- Ensure work is in accordance with our engineering and product development processes
How will you get here?
Education
- A degree in physical sciences, engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred
Experience
- 7+ years of experience with x-ray inspection systems, x-ray detection and measurement, or other imaging technologies
- Practical experience with x-ray sources and detectors
- Experience with developing and implementing image processing algorithms
- Proven track record of conceptualizing and implementing new designs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent analytical and experimental skills
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning, computer vision, etc.
- A skilled communicator with an ability to work with a global development team
- Ability to build relationships to foster trust, collaboration and a positive environment
- High energy contributor in an agile development environment
- Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes
- Strong written and oral presentation skills
- A passion to grow your knowledge, skills, and career
This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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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.
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Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $115,000.00–$165,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
San Diego, California
Full Time