Field Service Engineer I (SDB/SEM) RTP

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Location/Division The Materials and Structural Analysis Electron Microscopy (M&SA EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The M&SA EM business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. How will you make an impact? Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets, the worldwide Electron Microscopy employees are dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges. Day to day activities include: Conduct on-site installation of sophisticated equipment and follow testing procedures to ensure accurate working order Conduct on-site scheduled planned maintenance visits Provide diagnosis and repair support for customers and other field personnel Cultivate and develop positive working relationships with customers, system users, and company personnel Travel, often on short notice, to customer sites to resolve problems or support other field service personnel Complete and submit field service reports Provide training to customers and users on system maintenance Provide feedback to product quality teams Provide appropriate input in writing updating and correcting various Thermo Fisher system documentation Provide guidance for various reports including identifying and isolating outstanding problems with the system Act as a subject expert and resource for training Territory: The ideal candidate will reside within the assigned territory (Research Triangle Park - RTP), with a strong preference for candidates based in Raleigh, NC within one hour of a major airport. This role requires up to 75% travel. How will you get here? This position is ideal for an experienced service engineer wanting to be involved with a team with varied strengths and exposed to a constant variety of customer application areas. Minimum Education and Experience Minimum education requirement is bachelor's degree or 2+ years equivalent education and experience in electronic systems Minimum experience is 1+ years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated analysis tools suchas SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar systems. An ability to diagnosis and repair ultra-high vacuum and high voltage systems. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to deal effectively with customers Excellent interpersonal communication skills; must have a professional working proficiency in English Consistent record of fixing sophisticated systems and subsystems down to the component level Literate in MS DOS and Windows software environments Able to read and interpret schematics Familiar with UHV phenomenon and technology Must have ability to acquire a valid passport and travel regionally and internationally as required Must possess a valid driver’s license Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.