Engineer II, Field Service - Seattle, WA - ThermoFisher Scientific
Seattle, WA 98194
About the Job
**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
**Job Description**
**Position Objective**
The Field Service Engineer (FSE) performs customer installs, repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of instruments in assigned territory. The FSE positively interacts with customers to solve technical problems and identify areas to improve their work.
**Essential Functions**
+ Provides onsite installation of instruments, upgrades, updates, repairs, and preventative maintenance service
+ Demonstrates integrity, understanding, tact, fairness, and technical knowledge in all customer interactions
+ Achieves specified revenue targets while satisfying customer needs from instrument repair, installs, and PMs or equivalent experience.
+ Interacts with customers to offer and close the sale of service contracts and other service products
+ Collaborates with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes
+ Adheres to all reporting responsibilities for Remote Service Dispatch (RSD)/Cloud 4 Service (C4S), Blocking issue, Field Problem Report (FPR), and Field Service Report (FSR) submissions
+ Is familiar with and follows policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.
+ Completes Qualification & Validation Products at customer sites
+ Keeps up-to-date with training, staff meetings, and industry developments to maintain technical proficiency in new products, markets, customers, and competitors.
+ Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned
**Education Requirements**
+ Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent work experience and knowledge
**Required Qualifications**
+ Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience with related science, engineering, and/or customer skills
+ Effective communication skills, both oral and written
+ Knowledge of and ability to deliver a high degree of customer fulfillment
+ Strong technical, electro-mechanical, and laboratory knowledge
+ Exercises sound logic and judgment in setting work priorities
+ Strong organizational and administrative skills
+ Uses effective questioning to identify customer needs
+ Requires minimal oversight
+ Participates as a positive influence on the team
+ Quickly adapts to change with positive and constructive feedback
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's level degree
+ Experience in a clinical, diagnostics, and/or other regulated environment
+ Interest in learning and understanding IT systems and processes
+ Experience with related technology
**Working Conditions**
Frequent travel to customer site is required and ranges from 25-75% of work time. Works both in home office as well as in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts.
**Compensation and Benefits**
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Washington is $31.73-$47.60.
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
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Source : ThermoFisher Scientific