[Remote] Field Service Engineer II (industrial/analytical equipment) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

New Jersey, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Life Sciences, Medical, Energy, MiningIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma with 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Service Engineer, specifically with analytical instrumentation
  • Proficiency with OES, XRF, and XRD highly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Customer focused with excellent social skills
  • Technical knowledge of scientific equipment or related technology-based equipment
  • Ability to prioritize service requests and produce clear and concise documentation
  • Ability to work independently within a customer location with minimal direct supervision
  • Ability to travel up to 70% within territory (New Jersey and surrounding regions) or other areas as needed, including nationwide travel
  • Physical abilities: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions
  • Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. with assistance on occasion and safely lift and carry 25-30 lbs. continuously throughout the day (able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance)
  • Tolerance for environmental conditions: loud noises, strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological), various outside weather, some degree of PPE required, standing for full shift
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Responsibilities

  • Provide complete services on Spectroscopy instruments, including OES, XRF, and XRD: install, repair, perform preventative maintenance, and qualify instruments
  • Carry out on-site installation, repair, upkeep, verification, and validation of OES, XRF, and XRD systems
  • Use customer management software to monitor service calls, parts inventories, and complete job tasks
  • Inspect malfunctioning products, analyze findings to resolve source of the problem, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective actions
  • Provide a communication link between the customer and the company to ensure effective service
  • Develop and conduct training on the safe operation of equipment, demonstrating skills to both team members and customers
  • Collaborate with other team members, sales, technical support, and engineering

Skills

OES
XRF
XRD
Spectroscopy
Installation
Repair
Preventive Maintenance
Qualification
Validation
Troubleshooting
Customer Management Software
Training

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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