Field Service Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instruments, Laboratory EquipmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Field service experience not required; welcomes second new graduates (up to 3 years of work experience)
  • Interest in troubleshooting and repair as an engineer, especially analytical instruments or precision equipment
  • Knowledge or interest in electron microscopes
  • Japanese and English reading/writing skills required (conversational skills not necessary, but curiosity is a plus)
  • Background in science fields (electrical, electronics, physics) from technical college, university, or graduate school
  • PC and network knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform on-site installation of complex equipment, following test procedures to ensure proper work orders
  • Conduct regular maintenance visits
  • Provide troubleshooting and repair support to customers and other field service personnel
  • Build relationships with customers, system users, and employees
  • Support NanoPort, assist in problem-solving, and support other field service personnel
  • Create and submit field service reports
  • Provide training on system maintenance to customers and users
  • Provide feedback to the product quality team
  • Update and revise internal system documentation
  • Identify specific issues related to systems
  • Participate in overseas training (3-6 months)

Skills

Troubleshooting
Equipment Installation
Preventive Maintenance
Repair
Customer Training
Electron Microscopy
Japanese
English
PC Skills
Networking

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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