Senior Instrument Control Software Engineer (m/f/d) in Bremen, Germany

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Location/Division Specific Information

We are a research, development, and production site in Bremen currently, with about 500 employees, whose “high-end” measurement and analysis instruments (mass spectrometers) are used in research and science worldwide. Our innovative products in the fields of Life Sciences MS and Inorganic MS, as well as Trace Elemental Analysis, are among the leading products globally in their respective markets. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instrument Control Software Engineer to join our dynamic Research & Development team in Bremen.

A day in the Life:

Join our motivated Life Science Mass Spectrometry R&D team and become an integral member on an exciting journey filled with diverse tasks and responsibilities that offer growth and development opportunities.

As a Senior Instrument Control Software Engineer, your primary focus will be on the development and maintenance of embedded software for controlling mass spectrometers. You will proactively prioritize, estimate work items, and analyze data to solve complex technical problems. Working closely with our software architect and talented colleagues, you will play a vital role in deriving detailed software technical specifications and overseeing all stages of software development, from initial research to customer release.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to independently develop complex concepts according to given architectures and implement them in code using contemporary technologies, software quality standards, and programming patterns. Additionally, you will provide guidance, help and support to software colleagues and cross-functional teams involved in developing Mass Spectrometers, different perspectives and talents come together to achieve common goals.

As an integral part of the project cycle, you will proactively contribute to seamless knowledge transfer to other software colleagues, the science team, and the product management team. Your expertise and contributions will enable them to effectively support the newly developed instruments and ensure their success in the market.  

Keys to Success:

Responsibilities

• Conception and implementation of complex control flow of analytical instruments in a collaborative environment.

• Develop and implement computationally efficient and precise algorithms for digital signal processing, while meeting demanding requirements and placing a strong emphasis on both efficiency and accuracy.

• Your responsibilities will include designing and developing procedures for instrument calibration and performance evaluation, ensuring accuracy and reliability in the calibration process and assessing the instrument’s performance effectively.

• Collaboratively prototype, implement, and test new and existing software features, prioritizing software quality and aiming for zero defects. Ensuring the reliability and robustness of the software through a strong emphasis on teamwork and inclusivity.

• Collaborate closely with your software colleagues to promptly address and resolve software defects and issues.

• Playing an important role in the product development process by creating and maintaining comprehensive and transparent documents.

• Apply principles, rules, and strategies related to intellectual property when drafting invention disclosures, patents, publications, and presentations, ensuring the protection of innovative ideas and technologies.

• Effectively communicate software development progress verbally and in writing to reporting and other software colleagues.

• Serve as a representative of the company by positive and productive interactions with external customers and collaborators.

• This position responsibilities split (90% hands-on and remaining administrative activities).

Experience & Education

• Demonstrate first years of industrial experience in software development of sophisticated analytic instrumentation following the completion of a Doctoral degree in technical discipline showcasing your expertise and dedication in the field.

• Or several years of industrial experience after completion of a master’s degree.

• Or multiple years of industrial experience after completion of a bachelor’s degree.

• Showcase experience in working on embedded software development for sophisticated software architectures.

• Prior experience in the field of analytic instrumentation, especially in Mass Spectrometry, is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Possess exceptional proficiency in Python and/or C++, complemented by a robust background in embedded software development.

• Passionate about expanding your knowledge and expertise in mass spectrometry applications.

• Set an example as a role model for initiative, independence and the continuous expansion of the technical horizon, inspiring others to cross barriers.

• Effective open collaboration and communication with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Agile thinking and growth mindset.

• Embrace agile, creative thinking and a growth mindset, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and improvement, fueling your passion to overcome boundaries in science and technology.

• Actively promote teamwork, creating an environment where collaboration and mutual support thrive, fostering a sense of unity and shared goals.

• Proficient in English, willing to learn German.  

What we offer:

• Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organisation

• Outstanding career and development prospects

• Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits

• Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation

• Relocation expenses

If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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, disability or any other legally protected status.

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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.