Field Service Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Field Service Engineer ensuring our sophisticated scientific instruments operate at peak performance. Build strong customer relationships while delivering exceptional technical service in the field.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Electron

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure our sophisticated scientific instruments operate at peak performance
Represent our company, delivering exceptional technical service
Build strong relationships with customers who are advancing critical research and innovation
Install, maintain, and repair a diverse range of high-value analytical instruments, from electron microscopes to chromatography systems
Combine technical expertise with customer service skills to solve complex problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 20 kg 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
Many tasks require fine motor skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

installing analytical instrumentstroubleshooting analytical instrumentsrepairing analytical instrumentsdiagnosing issuesreading technical diagramsinterpreting schematicsworking with ultra-high vacuum systemsworking with high voltage equipmentproficiency with Windows operating systemsproficiency with MS Office

Soft Skills

customer service skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationproblem-solving capabilitiesanalytical thinkingorganizational skillstime managementcollaborative mindsetindependent workfine motor skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degreeadvanced degreesspecialized certifications