Thermo Fisher Scientific logo

Senior Staff System Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

On-site
Shanghai, China
Full-time
Senior
Staff
12+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 2h ago

Real job — pulled straight from Thermo Fisher Scientific’s careers page · Verified November 2, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Senior Staff System Engineer — a full-time, based in Shanghai, China role. Apply directly on Thermo Fisher Scientific's careers page below.

Sr.Staff System Engineer

Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Category: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sr Staff Engineer, Systems Design. In this role, you'll develop innovative solutions across multiple technology platforms, from concept through implementation. Guide the technical direction of complex scientific instrumentation development while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll architect system-level solutions, provide technical leadership for product development initiatives, and support engineering teams. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to advanced technologies that help our customers advance scientific discovery and improve health outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 12 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 15 years of experience in instrument design or related engineering industries.

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Physics, Optical Engineering or related field)

• Proven expertise in electron microscope principle and system architecture.

• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:

-- High-voltage, high-precision power supply design

-- Precision motion control systems

-- High-vacuum systems
• Strong background in multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, optics)
• Experience leading complex product development projects from concept through manufacturing
• Record of developing innovative technical solutions for scientific instrumentation
• Expertise in structured design methodologies (DFMEA, DOE, RCA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellence in technical documentation and specification development
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to support and develop engineering talent
• Experience working in regulated environments (UL, IEC, agency certifications)
• Success working in matrix organizations
• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Get Systems Engineer jobs like this→

New roles from thousands of companies land hourly, straight from their careers pages. Get the freshest matches by email so you never miss one.

Email me new jobs
Kimberly-Clark logo

Mechanical Engineer

$106k–$131kWarren Plant
✓ From careers page· 3d ago
Carl Zeiss AG logo

Mechanical Design Engineer

Oberkochen
✓ From careers page· 3d ago
Kairos Power logo

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fuels Program

Albuquerque, NM
✓ From careers page· 3d ago
Kairos Power logo

Senior Director, Power Plant Engineering

$258k–$330kAlameda, CA
✓ From careers page· 3d ago

Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Senior Staff System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

The required skills for Senior Staff System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific include: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

What is the seniority level for Senior Staff System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

Senior Staff System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific is a Senior / Staff level position.

How do I apply for Senior Staff System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific?

You can view the full description and apply for Senior Staff System Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/thermo-fisher-scientific-sr-staff-system-engineer-1vgcq.