
Field Service Engineer, Bulk Elemental Analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: South Africa
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About the role
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex analytical and scientific instruments
- Provide exceptional customer service in research, industrial, and healthcare settings
- Work with advanced technology to contribute to scientific advancement and innovation
- Collaborate with global teams
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
- Additional relevant certifications are advantageous
- 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 respond to customer needs with short notice
- Ability to effectively train and support customers on equipment operation
- Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
- Demonstrated success in meeting customer satisfaction goals.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
installing analytical instrumentstroubleshooting analytical instrumentsrepairing analytical instrumentselectronics troubleshootingmechanical troubleshootingdiagnosing issuesultra-high vacuum systemshigh voltage equipmentreading technical documentationpreparing detailed reports
Soft Skills
customer servicecommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingindependent worktraining and supportadherence to safety protocolsresponsiveness to customer needsmeeting customer satisfaction goals