Lead Test Technician

Join Us to Make a Difference

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work matters. Here, you’ll be part of a team that drives real impact, with endless opportunities for growth and development in a culture that empowers your potential. With over $40 billion in annual revenue and the largest R&D investment in the industry, we provide our people with the tools, support, and resources to make a difference in the world.

The Opportunity: Tool Owner – High-End Transmission Electron Microscopes

In this role, you will serve as the tool owner for a customer-specific Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), ensuring the system is built and aligned according to exact specifications. You’ll be responsible for the full integration of modules at the system level, acting as the first point of contact for resolving issues and collaborating with teams across Operations Engineering and R&D.

Whether you're an experienced professional or a recent graduate ready to take your first career step, we encourage your passion for technology and innovation. You’ll work hands-on in our cleanroom environment, helping deliver TEM systems that take 9–12 months to build, align, and test before shipping.

Your Responsibilities:

• Integrate and test high-end TEM modules and complete systems

• Follow structured test protocols and processes

• Ensure on-time delivery with the highest quality standards

• Supply to ongoing product and process improvements

What You Bring:

• MBO with 2+ years of relevant experience, or HBO/ Bachelor’s in a technical field (e.g., Mechatronics, Mechanics, Systems & Control, Electronics, Applied Physics)

• Familiarity with mechanical and/or electronic systems

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data

• Experience working with high-tech systems, or demonstrable technical passion via education or hobbies

• Proven communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus

Your Strengths:

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Systematic problem-solving using documentation and diagrams

• Quality-focused mentality with initiative and ownership

• Ability to work independently with a flexible, hands-on attitude

• Positive mindset in dynamic environments

What We Offer:

• A direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Competitive salary, 13th-month bonus, holiday pay, and annual performance incentive

• 40 vacation days per year and flexible working hours

• Opportunity to work part-time (min. 32 hours/week)

• Robust career growth paths within a global industry leader

• Access to Thermo Fisher University for continuous learning

• A collaborative, international work environment

• Strong team spirit and company-wide activities

Our Mission:

We enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join our team of 100,000+ colleagues united by our core values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement—and help us solve the world’s toughest scientific challenges.

Not sure if you meet every requirement? That’s okay! We encourage you to apply and tell us how you can contribute—we’d love to get to know you.

Apply Now: http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any legally protected status. If you require assistance with your application due to a disability, please call 1-855-471-2255 for support.