Field Service Engineer

IDD s (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 IDD 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

Possess an associate degree from a Technical or Engineering field in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.

Experience

• Experience in related life sciences, biomedical engineering and / or technical customer-facing roles.
• 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.
• Enforce OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $ $

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 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) retirement savings plan

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