Field Service Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 plus extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and give to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.  Our people share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We work together to accelerate research, tackle sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, drive innovation, and increase laboratory efficiency. Each one of us contributes to our unique mission every day.  

  

Thermo Fisher develops, manufactures, and markets complete blood test systems to support the clinical diagnosis and follow-up of allergy and autoimmune diseases. The allergy and autoimmunity product lines operate on a common automated instrument platform, Phadia Laboratory Systems, which supports both efficiency and cost savings in clinical laboratories around the world.

Location: This is a remote, field-based position that requires extensive travel throughout New Jersey.

Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

How will you make an impact?  

Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide extraordinary on-site service on highly complicated and coordinated systems within hospitals and commercial reference laboratories in their assigned service territories. This is accomplished through technical expertise, teamwork, and outstanding customer service.  

  

What will you do?  

• Provide onsite service including repairs, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and installation of analyzers.  
• Travel, on short notice, to customer sites to resolve reported issues or support other field service personnel.  
• Observe and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and internal policies and processes as required for field service reports and job-related submissions pertaining to spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, etc.  
• Display integrity, understanding, tact, fairness, and technical knowledge in all customer interactions.  
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes.  
• Provide remote and onsite service training or assistance to Biomedical Engineering Technicians (BMET) or Advanced Operators.  
• Increase technical proficiency level servicing instruments by completing in-person or online training courses.  
• Handle travel expenses and follow Thermo Fisher Scientific travel policies and guidelines.  
• May be required to complete other related duties as the need arises and/or assigned.  

  

How will you get here?  

Education  

Associate degree from a Technical or Engineering field in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical, or equivalent combination of skills and experience preferred.  

  

Experience  

• 1+ years of experience in related life sciences, biomedical engineering and/or technical customer-facing roles preferred.
• Experience with operating, fixing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated analyzers or systems.  
• Experience in a clinical, diagnostic and/or another regulated environment (CAP, CLIA, FDA) preferred.  
• Strong proficiency on Windows and other software, network knowledge, electrical/electronics, mechanics, chemistry technology; an analytical problem solver with good engineering skill.  

  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

• Exercise judgment in setting work priorities and identifying next steps.  
• Able to quickly adapt to change with positive and constructive feedback.  
• Work in a fast-paced environment and operate remotely from the main office with minimum supervision.  
• Should be able to stand, bend, and/or kneel for several hours.  
• Able to lift to 75 pounds, push and pull equipment, and carry up to 50 pounds for at least 100 feet.  
• Some exposure to biohazards is a possibility during instrument service activities, as these instruments are used in biohazard environments and encounter human bodily fluids. Biohazard training, safety equipment and following SOPs will minimize the exposure.  
• Ability to acquire and possess a valid driver's license, with a clean Motor Vehicle report.  
• Able to drive a vehicle for up to 4-5 hours and become comfortable with commercial air travel.  
• Maintain Vendor Credentialing for access to customer locations and instrumentation which may require certain vaccinations and/or medical screening be kept up to date.  
• Overtime and last-minute schedule changes may occur to ensure customer satisfaction.  
• Ability to travel up to 85% (overnight), often in less than 1 days’ notice via automobile or airplane.  
• Ability to travel within assigned territory up to 100% of the time with less than a day’s notice via automobile.  
• Enforce OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.           

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Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $31.73–$42.31.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards