Senior Field Service Engineer - Boston, MA - Remote

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact, innovating at the speed of life.

The Senior Field Service Engineer is responsible for customer satisfaction in all aspects of the job. The role includes increased throughput, decreased downtime, regular preventive maintenance and upgrades as deemed by Leica Microsystems technical staff. This position reports to the District Service Manager and is part of the Life Sciences Service Organization. It will work remotely to cover all New England, upstate New York with a high concentration of work in the Boston area.

• The essential requirements of the job include an associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, biological science or military equivalent.
• 1 year of computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Windows base networking) as well as Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Minimum 5 years of troubleshooting skills and ability to use documentation for the purposes of troubleshooting.

• Local travel is required daily. Ability to travel overnight 40‑50% of the time.
• Territory includes all New England, upstate New York.
• A valid passport or equivalent for travel into Europe.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• 2+ years of prior field service experience in a related field (or military equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline or an engineering degree.
• Inventory management, including but not limited to cycle counts, updating cart stock and returning aging inventory.

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by the interview team.

The hourly range for this role is $42.00 to $46.00. This range reflects the level of responsibility and expertise required. The position is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees.

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