Engineer I, Field Service

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Posted 6 days ago

Full Time

Waltham, Massachusetts

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Field Service Engineer will install, maintain, and repair sophisticated analytical instruments to ensure peak performance. They will act as a company representative, providing exceptional technical service and building strong relationships with customers.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Biomedical) or a related scientific field, with no prior experience required. You possess strong electronics and mechanical aptitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to diagnose and solve complex technical issues with scientific instruments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electron microscopes

Chromatography systems

Ultra-high vacuum systems

High voltage equipment

Windows operating systems

MS Office

Service management software

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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 us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll contribute by ensuring our sophisticated scientific instruments operate at peak performance. In this role, you'll represent our company, delivering exceptional technical service while building strong relationships with customers who are advancing critical research and innovation. You'll install, maintain, and repair a diverse range of high-value analytical instruments, from electron microscopes to chromatography systems. You'll combine technical expertise with customer service skills to solve complex problems and help our customers achieve breakthrough discoveries that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree, no prior experience required. Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing sophisticated analytical instruments preferred
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Biomedical) or related scientific field
• Advanced degrees or specialized certifications are a plus
• Strong electronics and mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose issues down to component level
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills welcome
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and analytical thinking
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, MS Office, and service management software
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics and documentation
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50-75%
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment preferred
• Availability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency service calls
• Must be able to obtain necessary credentials to access customer facilities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $26.39–$39.59.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific 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 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. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
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