Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences EquipmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Field-based (primarily Nordics, UK, Ireland, with future EMEA support)
  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
  • Salary: Not specified

This is a field-based role for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the BioProduction Service and Support team. The primary responsibility is to travel to customer sites to install, service, update, and repair Thermo Fisher Single Use Technology (SUT) hardware and automation products. The role requires frequent travel (75-100%) across EMEA, with the ability to work from home when not travelling. Ideally, the candidate will be based in Ireland.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering (or similar), or equivalent work experience and knowledge.
  • Delta V or other control software experience preferred.
  • Some experience with Single Use Technology (upstream and/or downstream) preferred.
  • Commissioning and Qualifications (C&Q) experience in facility, equipment, or utilities.
  • Knowledge of Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA), change control, deviations management, and document management systems.
  • Experience in Field Service, Lab Maintenance, or Calibration Engineering roles working with IVD instrumentation or medical devices is of interest.
  • Comfortable working in a customer-facing role with a customer-centric approach.
  • Proficient in English (crucial); additional Nordic languages are a plus.
  • A valid Driver’s Licence (required).
  • Willing and able to travel extensively, sometimes at short notice (crucial).
  • Self-sufficient and comfortable working independently with a logical approach to setting work priorities.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.

Responsibilities

  • Support customers by providing troubleshooting, installation, Preventative Maintenance (PM), repair services, verification, and qualification services in a professional and timely manner.
  • Perform commissioning and qualification of equipment by implementing Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Installation/Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) Protocols.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes.
  • Provide basic product training and technical assistance on instrumentation to customers and the internal Sales team.
  • Report all activities on Sales Force Service desk, providing customer feedback to management, hardware, and software groups.
  • Aid in optimizing revenue and new product development opportunities.
  • Assist in the demonstration of products to potential customers.
  • Maintain technical competency by attending trainings, employee meetings, and staying up-to-date on new products, markets, customers, and competitors.

Environmental Conditions

  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Installation
Preventative Maintenance
Repair
Qualification Protocols
SAT
IQ/OQ
Customer Support
Technical Training
Salesforce

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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