
Field Service Engineer, EM
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Kentucky • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Ensure customer needs are met as the primary regional field service engineer.
- Conduct on-site installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of Electron Microscopes (Focused Ion Beam Electron Microscopes, Scanning Electron Microscopes, Transmission Electron Microscopes)
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment, providing support to customers and other field service personnel.
- Develop positive working relationships with customers and company personnel.
- Submit detailed field service reports.
- Provide training and mentorship to customers and new field service engineers.
- Offer feedback to product quality and sales teams and update system documentation.
- Act as a subject matter expert and resource for training.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or bachelor's degree plus 2 years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing complex analytical instruments
- Preferred Fields of Study: Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field
- Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose issues down to component level
- Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment preferred
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and service management software
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50-75% within assigned territory
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various laboratory environments
- Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently
- Adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
- Ability to effectively train and support customers on equipment operation
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Resources for individual career goals
- Access to advanced technology
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
installationrepairtestingmaintenancetroubleshootingdiagnosingultra-high vacuum systemshigh voltage equipmenttechnical documentationschematics
Soft Skills
customer servicecommunicationorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingindependent worktrainingmentorshiprelationship buildingfeedback provision
Certifications
valid driver's license