[Remote] Field Service Engineer (m/f/d) Elemental Analysis at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Germany

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Elemental AnalysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Professional background in Electronics/Engineering or related subjects
  • Experience in handling or servicing technical equipment
  • Knowledge of spectroscopy (advantageous, but not critical)
  • Fluent in German, with good proficiency in English
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Comfortable working in a customer-facing role with a customer-centric approach
  • High willingness to learn and interest in new technologies
  • Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Self-sufficient; comfortable working independently with a logical approach to setting work priorities
  • Willing and able to travel extensively (80% within Germany, occasionally EMEA or worldwide)

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver service activities such as installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and problem solving on scientific instruments (OES, XRF, XRD, and automation)
  • Provide specific product support on Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), XRD, and automation instruments
  • Work remotely providing on-site services exceeding customer expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction and promotion of the business
  • Deliver high professional relationships with customers, raising technical issues for quick resolution
  • Enable customer success through partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Optimise own work schedule by coordinating with Dispatch function, Team Leader, and Senior Manager
  • Handle company assets including parts inventory, laptop, mobile phone, test equipment, tools, software, and company car
  • Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of activities, including field service reports and expense reports
  • Collaborate with the Sales team regarding lead generation, customer activities, and updates
  • Primarily support customers based in Germany utilizing Optical Emission Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence, and Robotic Automation product portfolio

Skills

Optical Emission Spectroscopy
OES
X-Ray Fluorescence
XRF
X-Ray Diffraction
XRD
Robotic Automation
Instrument Installation
Repairs
Preventative Maintenance
Field Service
Problem Solving

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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