Field Service Engineer ; Analytical Instrumentation

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

The Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) provides innovative analytical instruments and solutions that help customers solve complex challenges across research, manufacturing, quality control, environmental testing, materials characterization, and industrial applications.

Our analytical technologies enable customers to identify, measure, characterize, and understand the chemical and physical properties of materials. The Field Service Engineer I supports customers by helping ensure their Thermo Scientific analytical instrumentation operates reliably, accurately, and efficiently.

We are hiring Field Service Engineer I positions across multiple U.S. territories. Candidates should reside in or near one of the following locations:

Midwest Region

• Chicago, Illinois
• Houston, Texas
• St. Louis, Missouri

Northeast Region

• Cleveland, Ohio
• Augusta, Maine

Southeast Region

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Durham, North Carolina

Candidates should be located within reasonable proximity to a major airport to support the travel requirements of the position.

As a Field Service Engineer I, you will provide on-site and remote technical support for Thermo Scientific chemical analysis instrumentation within an assigned territory.

You will perform installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and qualification activities while developing strong relationships with customers and internal partners.

The Field Service Engineer I combines mechanical, electrical, software, and analytical troubleshooting skills to help customers maximize instrument uptime and performance.

Depending on the assigned territory and product portfolio, the equipment serviced may include Thermo Scientific analytical instrumentation such as:

• Bulk Elemental Analyzers
• Process Analyzers
• Checkweighers
• Bulk Material Handling
• Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers
• Near-Infrared (NIR) spectrometers and analyzers
• Raman spectroscopy systems
• Rheometers and viscometers
• Laboratory materials characterization instrumentation

Specific product responsibilities will vary based on territory, customer requirements, and business needs.

• Conduct on-site installation and commissioning of Thermo Scientific chemical analysis instrumentation and follow established testing procedures to ensure proper operation.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration activities to maintain instrument performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, optical, electronic, computer, and software-related instrument issues.
• Diagnose instrument performance problems and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform instrument testing following repairs, maintenance, and installation to verify that equipment meets established performance specifications.
• Provide technical support and…